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herniated disc

/ˈhɜːrnieɪtɪd dɪsk/

Tradução: Condição médica em que o núcleo gelatinoso do disco intervertebral se projeta através de uma ruptura no anel fibroso externo, podendo comprimir nervos e causar dor, dormência ou fraqueza na coluna ou nos membros.

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C1formalcommonmedical/ˈhɜːrnieɪtɪd dɪsk/

A medical condition where the soft inner gel of an intervertebral disc pushes through a tear in the outer layer, often causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the back or limbs.

  • 🇵🇹Condição médica em que o núcleo gelatinoso do disco intervertebral se projeta através de uma ruptura no anel fibroso externo, podendo comprimir nervos e causar dor, dormência ou fraqueza na coluna ou nos membros.
  1. Spinal condition B2 formal

    A condition where the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a tear in the outer layer, often pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain.

    • The patient was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his lower back.
    • A herniated disc can cause numbness or weakness in the leg.
    • Surgery is sometimes required to treat a severe herniated disc.

    🇵🇹Hérnia de disco