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herniate

The correct spelling is herniate.

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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. 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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