hernia
noun
the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
Example Sentences
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One year, for example, he developed a herniated disc, which caused him to miss about two months of work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
Padgett prays daily to help him manage the pain of his third bout of cancer and the multiple herniated disks that sleeping on the ground aggravates.
From Slate ● Oct. 8, 2025
That season, he missed more than two months with a herniated disc, one that nearly required a major back surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
“The herniated disc in his back has worsened to the point where it might leave permanent damage and affect his ability to walk,” his wife Yuki said in August.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
He was diagnosed with a herniated disc, and the TCU coaches told him not to come to school until January, after he had had a chance to rehabilitate.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
