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herniation

1875, from hernia + -ation.

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herniation

n. The formation of a hernia.

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herniation

n. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes [syn: hernia]

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Immediately her name appeared on the computer screen followed by the date and number of the autopsy as well as cause of death: head injury resulting in massive intracerebral hemorrhage and brain-stem herniation.