Affected by herniation; having undergone rupture or abnormal protrusion through a weak spot in surrounding tissue.
Past participle of herniate; used as an adjective to describe the condition that has already occurred.
A 'herniated disc' is what happens when that rubbery cushion between your vertebrae gets pushed out and presses on your nerve—it's like squeezing a jelly donut!
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