HERNIATING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of HERNIATING
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.
"When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia."
Examples of HERNIATING in a Sentence
- "When small bowel herniates into the groin, one has an inguinal hernia."
Word Details
Is HERNIATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HERNIATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HERNIATING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HERNIATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | r | n | i | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HERNIATING
100 words from the letters in HERNIATING
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How to Use HERNIATING in Word Games
HERNIATING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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