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Meaning of herniate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

herniate

verb

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  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.

    Example: When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.