Herniating: meaning, definitions and examples

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herniating

 

[ hษœหrหˆnaษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
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medical condition

Herniating refers to the process by which an organ or tissue bulges through an abnormal opening. This typically occurs in the context of areas of weakness in the muscular structure, allowing elements such as the intestines to protrude. Herniation can lead to various health problems and may require medical intervention. It is commonly associated with hernias in the abdominal region.

Synonyms

bulging, escaping, protruding.

Examples of usage

  • He experienced pain after herniating a disc in his back.
  • The doctor explained the risks of herniating tissue during surgery.
  • She was diagnosed with a herniating femoral hernia last week.

Translations

Translations of the word "herniating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herniando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herniation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hernia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะถั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepuklina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ˜ใƒซใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hernie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hernia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑtฤฑklaลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒˆ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hernie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pruh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hernija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกverka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ั‹ะถะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™rรงษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hernia

Etymology

The term 'herniate' comes from the Latin word 'hernia', which means 'a rupture' or 'to break'. The word 'hernia' itself originates from the Greek term 'hernios', which also denotes a swelling or rupture. The understanding of hernias dates back to ancient civilizations, where physicians would document cases of bodily bulges and the associated pain. Historically, the term evolved to encompass various types of hernias, including inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias, linked to the regions of the body where they commonly occur. As medical knowledge advanced, so did the terminology used to describe herniation, with more precise definitions emerging from anatomy and surgical studies. The study and treatment of hernias have a rich history, which continues to influence modern medical practices.