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herniated disk

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noun

Pathology.
  1. an abnormal protrusion of a spinal disk between vertebrae, most often in the lumbar region of the spine, causing pain due to pressure on spinal nerves.


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Brown has a herniated disk in his back and will be reevaluated in two weeks.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2024

One of his legs was going numb, possibly indicating a herniated disk.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2024

But Bergeron missed the first four games of the playoffs with a herniated disk, and the Stanley Cup favorites lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Florida Panthers.

From Washington Times Jul. 25, 2023

Hyde returned to practice two weeks ago after being sidelined since Week 3, when he had surgery to repair a herniated disk.

From Seattle Times Jan. 23, 2023

She later suffered an injury from a herniated disk surgery on her back that went awry.

From Washington Post Jan. 16, 2023

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