antrocele

[ˈæntrəˌsili]

Definitions

1. noun

a protrusion of an intervertebral disc into an intervertebral foramen, often due to herniation or degeneration of the disc.

“The MRI scan revealed an antrocele in the patient’s lumbar spine, which required immediate surgery.”

Synonyms

  • herniated disc
  • protruding disc

Antonyms

  • healthy disc
  • stable spine