Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

herniate

Syllabification: (her·ni·ate)
Pronunciation: /ˈhərnēˌāt/
Definition of herniate

verb

[no object] (usually as adjective herniated)
  • (of an organ) suffer a hernia:a herniated bowel

Derivatives

herniation

Pronunciation: /hərnēˈāSHən/
noun

herniate in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of herniate in the British & World English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kər /
noun
an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition …