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slipped disc

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun slipped disc has 1 sense
  1. herniated disc, ruptured intervertebral disc, slipped disc - a painful rupture of the fibrocartilage of the disc between spinal vertebrae; occurs most often in the lumbar region
    --1 is a kind of rupture

Definitions from the Web

Term: Slipped Disc

Definition:

A slipped disc, also known as a herniated disc or bulging disc, refers to an intervertebral disc that has moved out of its normal position, often causing pain or discomfort.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A condition where the soft jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc protrudes through a crack in the tough outer layer, often leading to back pain.
  2. Verb: The act of experiencing a slipped disc; to suffer from a herniated or bulging disc.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The slipped disc in his lower back caused him immense pain and limited his mobility.
  2. She had to undergo surgery to treat her slipped disc and relieve the pressure on her nerves.
  3. After lifting heavy weights without proper technique, he quickly developed a slipped disc.
  4. Despite his slipped disc, he managed to complete the marathon, showing incredible determination.

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