What is another word for Nerve Root Disorder?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːv ɹˈuːt dɪsˈɔːdə] (IPA) 
A nerve root disorder, commonly referred to as radiculopathy, is a condition that affects the nerve roots exiting the spinal cord. It typically causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the areas of the body connected to those specific nerve roots. While nerve root disorder is the widely accepted term for this condition, there are alternative synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some of these include spinal nerve compression, radicular pain, sciatica, and pinched nerve. These terms are all descriptors of the same underlying condition involving the irritation or compression of the nerve roots, highlighting the variety of ways in which this disorder can be referred to.
