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hernia Definition and Meaning in English (hernia definition)

noun
Synonyms:ruptureprotrusion
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Hernia definition: A medical condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often causing a bulge.

Definitions of Hernia

  1. 1noun

    A medical condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often causing a bulge.

Example Sentences

medical

“He had surgery to repair a hernia in his groin.”

general

“A common type of hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall.”

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adjectivehernial
adjectiveherniated

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Hernia definition: A medical condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often causing a bulge.
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'Hernia' translates to 'hernia' in English. Hernia definition: A medical condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it, often causing a bulge.
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