herniate

American  

[hur-nee-eyt] / ˈhɜr niˌeɪt /

verb (used without object)

herniated, herniating

1. to protrude abnormally from an enclosed cavity or from the body so as to constitute a hernia.

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Other Word Forms

• herniation noun

Etymology

Origin of herniate

First recorded in 1875–80; herni(a) ( def. ) + -ate ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The fact remains that the Babe’s exploits, on and off the field, were sufficient to herniate the strongest hyperboles.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

“You want his attention; herniate a disc,” Beth says.

From Time • Apr. 19, 2012

Tubes and wiring herniate from the opening, all leading to a series of dials and gauges, connected to three ruptured vats, and behind it, a series of arrested pistons.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman