Hernia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hernia is a noun meaning (pathology) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.
Meaning
(pathology) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.
Example Sentences
have a hernia
give someone a hernia
Word Forms
- hernias
- herniae
Synonyms for hernia
Depending on context, synonyms include herniation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include herniation, hiatal, slippery, rupture, hiatus, eventration.
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