Herniate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɜː(ɹ)nieɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Herniate is a verb meaning (intransitive) Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.
Meaning
(intransitive) Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.
Example Sentences
When the small intestine herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.
Word Forms
- herniates
- herniating
- herniated
Related Words
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