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hernia
[ hur-nee-uh ]
noun
- the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
hernia
/ ˈhɜːnɪə /
noun
- the projection of an organ or part through the lining of the cavity in which it is normally situated, esp the protrusion of intestine through the front wall of the abdominal cavity. It is caused by muscular strain, injury, etc Also calledrupture
hernia
/ hûr′nē-ə /
- A condition in which an organ or body part, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening in the body structure that normally contains it.
Derived Forms
- ˈhernial, adjective
- ˈherniˌated, adjective
Other Words From
- herni·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hernia1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hernia1
Example Sentences
He was afraid he had a hernia (which is common, with all the yelling they do).
Prince Harry, a friendly creature of limited intelligence, was having an op to repair an umbilical hernia.
One of these is the liability to inguinal hernia, or rupture, which leads to much suffering and frequent death in man.
Hernia was Chauliac's specialty, and in it his surgical judgment is admirable.
Chauliac discussed operations for hernia very conservatively.
Then wait till you see him cut for calculus, or perform for hernia.
Nevertheless that he was a medical man, especially successful in treating hernia, is believed by everyone in and round Catania.
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