herniate

verb

herniate

verb

/ˈhɜː(ɹ)nieɪt/

Etymology From hernia + -ate. By surface analysis, herni- + -ate.

1

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.

  • When the small intestine herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.

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