intervertebral disc
noun
variants
or intervertebral disk
plural intervertebral discs also intervertebral disks
: any of the tough elastic discs that are interposed between the centra of adjoining vertebrae and that consist of an outer fibrous ring enclosing an inner pulpy nucleus
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While their small stature doesn't stop them from attempting daring leaps onto furniture, their bodies are particularly prone to back injuries, including intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a common condition among dachshunds.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The bones are stacked on top of each other, separated by spongy cartilage called intervertebral discs.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2025
Despite this, our intervertebral discs bear the mass cheerfully—even improving in response to exercise.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2025
Smoking and genetics can also affect the strength and durability of intervertebral discs.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The spine is actually 33 bones stacked together by joints and cushioned by a soft-shock absorber called the intervertebral disc.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The intervertebral discs consist of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2023
Dogs with arthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, or other orthopedic concerns usually benefit from the support a harder bed offers.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
Your spine has 23 intervertebral disks between its vertebrae that act as shock absorbers.
—Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 22 May 2018
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The bones are stacked on top of each other, separated by spongy cartilage called intervertebral discs.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2025
Despite this, our intervertebral discs bear the mass cheerfully—even improving in response to exercise.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2025
Smoking and genetics can also affect the strength and durability of intervertebral discs.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
The spine is actually 33 bones stacked together by joints and cushioned by a soft-shock absorber called the intervertebral disc.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The intervertebral discs consist of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2023
Dogs with arthritis, hip dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, or other orthopedic concerns usually benefit from the support a harder bed offers.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
Your spine has 23 intervertebral disks between its vertebrae that act as shock absorbers.
—Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, 22 May 2018
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“Intervertebral disc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intervertebral%20disc. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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