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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

herniated

/hɜːrˈnaɪeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does herniated mean?

verb

To protrude or bulge out of a joint or a structure, especially a disc in the spine, due to a tear or rupture in the surrounding tissue.

Example

"The doctor told the patient that she had herniated a disc in her lower back and would need surgery to repair it."

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