(medicine, pathology) An anterior defect of the diaphragm characterized by herniation through the sternocostal triangle.

(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.

present participle of herniate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of herniate

Having or forming a hernia.

simple past tense and past participle of herniate

Of or relating to a hernia.

The formation of a hernia.

(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.

A methoxy analog of umbelliferone, found in Herniaria glabra and other plants.