Hernioplasty
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hernioplasty is a noun meaning (surgery) A hernia repair operation, which makes use of a mesh patch to strengthen the site of defect to prevent recurrence.
Meaning
(surgery) A hernia repair operation, which makes use of a mesh patch to strengthen the site of defect to prevent recurrence.
Word Forms
- hernioplasties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preperitoneal, incisional, herniotomy, herniorrhaphy, herniorraphy, herniation.
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