Intervertebral disc

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006002",
  "term": "Intervertebral disc",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A fibrocartilaginous cushion located between adjacent vertebrae in the spinal column, acting as a shock absorber and allowing for spinal flexibility. Each disc consists of an outer fibrous ring, the annulus fibrosus, and an inner gel-like core, the nucleus pulposus. Damage to these discs can lead to pain and neurological symptoms.",
  "synonyms": [
    "spinal disc"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ventricle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 862 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intervertebral-disc/"
}