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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

herniate

/hɜːrˈnaɪeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does herniate mean?

verb

to protrude or bulge out, especially through a tear or weakness in a wall or membrane, or to become dislocated or displaced from its normal position.

Example

"The doctor warned that if the hernia was not treated, it could herniate and cause serious complications."

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