herniated disk


noun Pathology.

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.
Also called ruptured disk, slipped disk.

Words nearby herniated disk

Medical definitions for herniated disk

herniated disk

n.

The protrusion of a degenerated or fragmented intervertebral disk into the intervertebral foramen, compressing the nerve root. protruded disk ruptured disk