herniated - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

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(of a part of the body) affected by a hernia

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she underwent surgery for a herniated disc

(verb)

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(of a person or part of the body) suffer a hernia

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patients are less likely to herniate following surgery

a disc can herniate as a result of sudden impact or due to repetitive back strain