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slipped disc

British

noun

pathol a herniated intervertebral disc, often resulting in pain because of pressure on the spinal nerves

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The doctors had a legitimate medical concern: Kennedy had a slipped disc around his lumbar spine, because the adjacent bone had inexplicably softened.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2023

Ultimately, it was found that Jordan had a slipped disc in his back that was pushing against a nerve, causing the pain.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2019

If a slipped disc hits these nerves, urgent medical treatment to remove the pressure is critical.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2019

At the very least, it can lead to lumbar procedures to fix a slipped disc.

From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018

Daimond, 44, suffered a slipped disc in his back and lost his job as a manager about 18 months ago.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2017

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