What does "ruptured intervertebral disc" mean?

a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region

What is a synonym for "ruptured intervertebral disc"?

Common synonyms include: herniated disc, slipped disc.

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Noun

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a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region wordnet