Definition of hernia
hernias
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play \ˈhər-nē-ˌē, -nē-ˌī\: a protrusion of an organ or part (such as the intestine) through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity (as of the abdomen) in which it is normally enclosed —called also rupture
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Examples of hernia in a Sentence
He was treated for hernia.
Origin and Etymology of hernia
Latin — more at yarn
First Known Use: 14th century
HERNIA Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hernia for English Language Learners
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medical : a painful condition in which an organ (such as the intestine) pushes through the muscles that are around it
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playMedical Definition of hernia
hernias
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\-nē-ˌē, -nē-ˌī\play play: a protrusion of an organ or part through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity in which it is normally enclosed—called also rupture; see abdominal hernia, hiatal hernia, strangulated hernia
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