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anulus fibrosus of intervertebral disc

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  1. the ring of fibrocartilage and fibrous tissue forming the circumference of the intervertebral disc; surrounds the nucleus pulposus, which is prone to herniation when the annulus fibrosus is compromised.

Syn: anulus fibrosus disci intervertebralis, anulus fibrosus (2) , fibrous ring of intervertebral disc, fibrous ring (2)

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