Main Entry: her·ni·ate Pronunciation: 'h&r-nE-"At Function: intransitive verb Inflected Forms: -at·ed; -at·ing : to protrude through an abnormal body opening :RUPTURE <herniated intravertebral disks>
Main Entry: her·ni·a·tion Pronunciation: "h&r-nE-'A-sh&n Function: noun 1: the act or process of herniating 2:HERNIA