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Herniate: meaning, definitions and examples

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herniate

 

[ หˆhษœr.ni.eษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical condition

To herniate means to protrude or bulge through a surrounding structure. This term is commonly used in reference to organs or tissues that push through the wall of the cavity that normally contains them, such as in the case of a herniated disc in the spine. Herniation can occur due to various factors, including injury, muscular weakness, or genetic predisposition. It often results in pain, discomfort, and may require medical intervention, such as surgery, to correct the issue.

Synonyms

bulge, protrude, rupture

Examples of usage

  • He suffered from a herniated disc that caused significant back pain.
  • During the examination, the doctor noted that the patient had a herniated inguinal region.
  • Lifting heavy objects improperly can lead to herniation.
  • She underwent surgery to repair herniated abdominal tissue.

Translations

Translations of the word "herniate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herniar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hernieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hernia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepuklina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒซใƒ‹ใ‚ขใซใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hernie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herniar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑtฤฑklaลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vytlaฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ herniovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hernirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hernia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝัˆะฐา› ะฑะพะปัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hernia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hernia

Etymology

The word 'herniate' comes from the Latin term 'hernia', which means 'to rupture'. The origins of 'hernia' can be traced back to the Latin word 'erniare', which means 'to burst' or 'to break'. The word has been used in medical terminology since at least the 14th century to describe various conditions where bodily organs or tissues protrude from their normal anatomical boundaries. Over time, as medical understanding of the human body has evolved, the term 'herniate' has become more specifically associated with conditions involving the displacement of tissues in cavities, such as the abdomen and spine. This has led to the development of various surgical techniques and treatments aimed at repairing hernias, further embedding the term within medical lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,091, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.