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    disc
    /dɪsk/

    noun

    • 1. a flat, thin circular object: "coins were made by striking a blank disc of metal" Similar circleroundsaucerdiscus
    • 2. an object or part resembling a disc in shape or appearance: "the smudged yellow disc of the moon"

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  2. 2 days ago · Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to the gradual breakdown of the intervertebral discs in the spine due to aging or injury. Despite its name, DDD is not actually a disease but a condition that results from wear and tear on the discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae. Over time, these discs lose water content, elasticity, and ...

  3. 4 days ago · Prevent degenerative disc disease from getting worse by adopting good lifestyle routines and a healthy diet. See more tips on slowing age-related wear and tear. Skip to content

  4. www.cdisc.org › standards › glossaryGlossary v19.0 | CDISC

    2 days ago · Published Date: 27 September 2024. CDISC Glossary v19.0 contains 52 new terms, 76 changes to existing content, and many new, or changes to, existing “clusters” of related terms that, when their definitions are read together, help sharpen the semantic distinctions and optimize effective communication. Glossary v19.0 can also be found in ...

  5. 3 days ago · In addition, while sequestration represents by definition an extruded disc with no connections between the displaced portion and the disc of origin [45], several authors adopted the term “sequestrectomy” even when removing contained LDHs. Joint international efforts are needed to standardize surgical terminology and improve the quality and reproducibility of related studies.

  6. 2 days ago · Microdiscectomy is an effective and safe treatment for patients with symptomatic lumbar disc herniation (LDH) that is refractory to conservative interventions. However, some patients experience persistent low back pain (PLBP) after microdiscectomy that is secondary to progressive disc degeneration and segmental instability. This study aimed to clarify the definition of PLBP and analyze its prevalence and associated risk factors.

  7. 3 days ago · The fifth lumbar vertebra (or the L5 vertebra) is the largest and most inferior of the lumbar vertebrae. As the last of the lumbar vertebrae, the L5 vertebra bears more body weight than any of the other 23 vertebrae that sit atop it in the vertebral column.

  8. 1 day ago · Lee's disc apparatus consist of a metallic disc resting on a 5 cm deep hollow cylinder (steam chamber ) of same diameter. It has inlet and outlet tubes for steam. In addition, it has radial holes to insert thermometers.