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hernia

noun

/ˈhɜːrniə/

Meaning

A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

rupture, protrusion, bulge, displacement

intact tissue, normal condition

inguinal hernia, abdominal hernia, treat hernia, hernia surgery

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