protrusión discal
/pɾotɾusjon diskal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "disk protrusion" is translated into Spanish as protrusión discal.
The term protrusión discal is used to describe a disk protrusion. In a clinical or conversational setting, a Spanish speaker is more likely to use hernia de disco to refer to a disk protrusion or herniation.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a direct calque where protrusión means protrusion and discal means relating to a disk.
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, a person suffering from this condition might say they have the disk desplazado, which literally means 'displaced'.
- While protrusión discal is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use hernia de disco as a catch-all phrase for any kind of back pain involving the spine.
- If a Spanish speaker describes a pain as punzante, they are describing the sharp, stabbing sensation often associated with a protrusión discal.
Examples in context
- Su estudio de resonancia magnética muestra una hernia discal en la columna lumbar.Your MRI study shows a disk protrusion in the lumbar spine.
- El médico confirmó una protrusión discal.The doctor confirmed a disk protrusion.
- Siento dolor por la protrusión discal.I feel pain because of the disk protrusion.
- La resonancia mostró una pequeña protrusión discal.The MRI showed a small disk protrusion.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about his recent medical results at home.
- María¿Qué te dijo el especialista, Daniel?What did the specialist tell you, Daniel?
- DanielMe dijo que tengo una protrusión discal.He told me that I have a disk protrusion.
- MaríaLo siento mucho, espero que mejores.I am very sorry, I hope you get better.
- DanielGracias, María, debo hacer fisioterapia.Thanks, María, I have to do physical therapy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
