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Herniation: meaning, definitions and examples

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herniation

 

[ หŒhษœหr.nษชหˆeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Herniation refers to the abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structure that normally contains it. This condition can occur in various parts of the body, such as the spine or abdomen, and can cause pain, discomfort, and other health issues. In cases of spinal herniation, the intervertebral discs may bulge out and press on nearby nerves, leading to symptoms like numbness or weakness. Prompt diagnosis and intervention are often necessary to prevent complications.

Synonyms

bulge, protrusion, rupture

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed him with a herniation of the lumbar disc.
  • After the injury, she experienced severe pain due to herniation.
  • He underwent surgery to repair the herniation in his abdomen.

Translations

Translations of the word "herniation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น herniaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herniation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ herniasi

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 ํƒˆ์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ herniace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ herniรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hernija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kviรฐhernia

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hernia

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hernia

Etymology

The word 'herniation' derives from the Latin term 'hernia,' which means 'to rupture' or 'to break.' The Latin root is believed to come from the Proto-Indo-European word *gher-, meaning 'to grasp' or 'to enclose.' The use of 'hernia' in medical terminology dates back to the Renaissance period when physicians began to systematically study and document diseases and their manifestations. Historically, hernias were often associated with heavy lifting and certain physical exertions that increased abdominal pressure. The term 'herniation' became formalized in the medical lexicon to describe the process or result of hernias, emphasizing the pathological displacement or protrusion of tissues. As medical science advanced, the understanding of hernia types and surgical repair techniques evolved, leading to improved patient outcomes and nuanced terminology in contemporary medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,380, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.