Finesentence logo

Herniated: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฅ
Add to dictionary

herniated

 

[ หˆhษœr.ni.eษช.tษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Herniated refers to a condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through an abnormal opening. It is commonly associated with herniated discs in the spine, where the inner gel-like core of a disc bulges out, causing pain and discomfort.

Synonyms

bulging, prolapsed, ruptured

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with a herniated disc after experiencing severe back pain.
  • The athlete had to stop playing due to a herniated shoulder.
  • Surgery is sometimes necessary to repair a herniated abdominal tissue.

Translations

Translations of the word "herniated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herniado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herniiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hernia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepuklina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒซใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hernie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hernia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑtฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์žฅ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hernie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hernia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hernija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kviรฐpรบki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปั‹ะฝะฝั‹าฃ ะถะฐั€ั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hernia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hernia

Etymology

The term 'herniated' is derived from the Latin word 'hernia', which comes from 'herniari', meaning 'to break or burst'. The medical use of the term dates back to the early 19th century, where it was used to describe the displacement of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. The specific reference to 'herniated discs' has gained popularity in recent decades with advancements in medical understanding and imaging technology, allowing for better diagnosis and treatment options. As a result, 'hernia' and its variations have become common terms in both medical practice and patient education.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,135 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.