Intervertebral Disk Chemolysis

"Intervertebral Disk Chemolysis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The dissolving of the nucleus pulposus, the semi-gelatinous tissue of a displaced INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. It is usually achieved by the direct injection of a proteolytic enzyme, especially CHYMOPAPAIN, into the herniated disc.

Descriptor ID

D007404

MeSH Number(s)

E02.718.500

Concept/Terms

Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Orthopedic Procedures [E02.718]
Intervertebral Disc Chemolysis [E02.718.500]

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