Meanings
nounherniation (countable and uncountable, plural herniations)
plural herniations
- countableuncountableThe formation of a hernia.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounrupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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Czech herniace
- herniaceformation of a hernia
Greek εγκολεασμός
- εγκολεασμός (egkoleasmós)formation of a hernia
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APA
herniation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herniation
MLA
“herniation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herniation. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “herniation,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/herniation.
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