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Rareherniate
The correct spelling is herniate.
How to pronounce herniate
verb
Say it like: Her-nia-te
The correct spelling is herniate. 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. For example: "When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia."
Usage Examples
“When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia.”
Definition
verb
- 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.
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