discogenic
adjective
dis·co·gen·ic
ˌdi-skə-ˈje-nik 
variants
also diskogenic
: originating in an intervertebral disc : produced by factors (such as herniation or deterioration) occurring in an intervertebral disc
The placement of an artificial intervertebral disk can provide better functional results than spinal fusion in treating select patients with discogenic pain and spine instability …—
John L. Zeller, The Journal of the American Medical Association
John L. Zeller, The Journal of the American Medical AssociationDictionary Entries Near discogenic
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“Discogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/discogenic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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