The formation of a hernia.

plural of herniation

(intransitive) Of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ: to protrude through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained, causing a hernia.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of herniate

present participle of herniate

Having or forming a hernia.

simple past tense and past participle of herniate

(pathology) A medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings.

plural of spinal disc herniation