slipped disc
[/ˈslɪpt dɪsk/]
nounpl: slipped discs
hérnia de disco
1. A medical condition in which an intervertebral disc (cushion between vertebrae) protrudes from its normal position, pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain
He suffered from a slipped disc that required physical therapy for several months.
Ele sofria de hérnia de disco que exigiu fisioterapia por vários meses.
2. A displaced spinal disc that may result in radiating pain, numbness, or weakness
The doctor diagnosed a slipped disc after reviewing the MRI scan.
O médico diagnosticou uma hérnia de disco após revisar o exame de ressonância magnética.
The condition is commonly referred to as 'hérnia de disco' in both Brazilian and European Portuguese medical contexts. In Brazil, it is a frequent cause of workplace disability and is often discussed in occupational health settings. The term is used medically across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries, and treatment recommendations may vary by region.
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