INTERVERTEBRAL DISC
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Intervertebral Disc.
Intervertebral Disc - as a noun
A fibrocartilaginous disc serving as a cushion between all of the vertebrae of the spinal column (except between the first two)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intervertebral diskExample Sentences
"The intervertebral disc acts as a cushion between the vertebrae in the spine."
"A herniated intervertebral disc can cause severe back pain."
"Degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs can lead to spinal stenosis."
"The intervertebral discs allow for flexibility and movement in the spine."
"A bulging intervertebral disc can press on spinal nerves, causing sciatica."
