herniation

American  

[hur-nee-ey-shuhn] / ˌhɜr niˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of herniation

First recorded in 1875–80; hernia ( def. ) + -tion ( def. )

Example Sentences

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herniation

When Jaden was finally diagnosed with acquired Chiari, or a brain herniation caused by a spinal fluid leak, in November 2014, doctors rushed him into brain surgery.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2023

He missed the start of the season after undergoing microdiscectomy for a lumbar disc herniation.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

In the course of his training, though, Collins developed problems with his legs and ultimately required surgery to correct for a cervical disc herniation.

From Scientific American ● Apr. 28, 2021

This year’s series is tied at a game apiece and might hinge on a small disk herniation in Delle Donne’s back that could limit the franchise star’s playing time.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2019

At the postmortem there was found a defect in the diaphragm on the left side, permitting herniation of the stomach and first part of the duodenum into the left pleural cavity.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Related Words

• breach
• fissure
• fracture
• hernia
• schism