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View synonyms for herniation
herniation
[ hur-nee-ey-shuhn ]
noun
, Pathology.
- an abnormal condition or process in which an organ or other tissue protrudes through an opening, as in the organ’s surrounding walls or some other narrow space:
Acupuncture is often effective for the treatment of intervertebral disc herniations.
In a fetus, herniation of the liver above the diaphragm is cause for concern.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of herniation1
First recorded in 1875–80; hernia ( def ) + -tion ( def )
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