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What does herniate mean?

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Verb
  1. 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.
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In the patient with an improperly fitted ring pessary, the cervix and lower uterus can herniate through the open center of the ring and become incarcerated.
A buildup of pressure in a confined space can cause the brain to herniate, or shift from its proper position, which is often fatal.
In addition, with repetitive spinal flexion, intervertebral discs may herniate through the ring apophysis, which is a secondary ossification centre.

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