Herniation (Noun)

Meaning

Rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Hernia

Hypernyms

• Rupture

Hyponyms

• Eventration
• Exomphalos
• Inguinal Hernia
• Keratocele
• Umbilical Hernia
• Laparocele
• Diverticulum
• Hiatus Hernia
• Colpocele
• Diaphragmatic Hernia