Rupture of an Intervertebral Disk Is Also Called

question 53

Multiple Choice

Rupture of an intervertebral disk is also called:

• A) chondrosarcoma.
• B) herniated disk.
• C) spondylomalacia.
• D) vertebrochondritis.

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Definitions:

Antihypertensive

A type of medication used to lower high blood pressure.

Antipyretic

A medication or substance used to reduce fever.

Sedative

A substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.

Increased Intracranial Pressure

Increased Intracranial Pressure occurs when the pressure inside the skull rises, potentially leading to severe neurological damage due to the compression of brain tissues.