English Explanatory Dictionary

herniate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɜː(ɹ)nieɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-herniate.wav

Word forms

herniate herniates herniating herniated

Etymology

From hernia + -ate. By surface analysis, herni- + -ate.

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