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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

herniation

/hɜːrniˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does herniation mean?

noun

The protrusion of an organ or part through a weakened or torn part of the surrounding tissue or wall, or the displacement of a part from its normal position, especially of the intervertebral disc in the spine.

Example

"The doctor ordered an MRI to check for a herniation of the spinal disc."

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