Herniation

noun

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Noun

1
The formation of a hernia. countable, uncountable
2
rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes wordnet

Synonyms

Example

"Disk herniation is when cartilage, called 'intervertebral disk' and found between each vertebra, slips out."

Etymology

From hernia + -ation.

Related phrases

spinal disc herniation

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