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slipped disk

American  

Etymology

Origin of slipped disk

First recorded in 1940–45

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Having risked his neck twice, and now struggling with a slipped disk, Alsop has vowed not to race again - but he is certain more YouTubers will be gracing Cooper's Hill again this Monday.

From BBC May 22, 2026

He worked as a welder until suffering a slipped disk in his back.

From New York Times May 22, 2021

A slipped disk in 1968 nearly derailed his astronaut career, but Mr. Collins recovered from surgery in time to be included on the Apollo 11 roster.

From Washington Post Apr. 28, 2021

A slipped disk in 1968 nearly derailed his astronaut career, but Collins recovered from surgery in time to be included on the Apollo 11 roster.

From Seattle Times Apr. 28, 2021

I would later learn that Farmer had suffered a slipped disk in his back from taking this bruising journey countless times.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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