What does herniorrhaphy mean?
Herniorrhaphy means (surgery) repair of a hernia by means of sutures.
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/ˌhɜː(ɹ)niˈɒɹəfi/ · noun
(surgery) repair of a hernia by means of sutures.
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Herniorrhaphy means (surgery) repair of a hernia by means of sutures.
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