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intervertebral disk

/ˌɪntərˈvɜːrtɪbrəl dɪsk/

Traducción: Disco de cartílago fibroso situado entre las vértebras de la columna vertebral, que actúa como amortiguador y permite la flexibilidad de la espalda.

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/ˌɪntərˈvɜːrtɪbrəl dɪsk/C1formalmedical
  • esDisco de cartílago fibroso situado entre las vértebras de la columna vertebral, que actúa como amortiguador y permite la flexibilidad de la espalda.

A fibrocartilaginous pad located between the vertebrae of the spinal column that acts as a shock absorber and allows for flexibility of the spine.

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    A cartilaginous pad located between the vertebrae of the spine, acting as a shock absorber and allowing flexibility.

    esDisco intervertebral

    • The intervertebral disk can herniate, causing back pain.
    • As we age, the intervertebral disks can lose hydration and shrink.
    • The surgeon performed a procedure to repair a damaged intervertebral disk.