Meaning Of The Word Hernia

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hernia
variable noun: A hernia is a medical condition which is often caused by strain or injury. It results in one of your internal organs sticking through a weak point in the surrounding tissue.

hernia in American English
the protrusion of all or part of an organ through a tear in the wall of the surrounding structure; esp., the protrusion of part of the intestine through the abdominal muscles; rupture
noun: the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, esp. in the abdominal region

hernia in British English
noun: the projection of an organ or part through the lining of the cavity in which it is normally situated, esp the protrusion of intestine through the front wall of the abdominal cavity. It is caused by muscular strain, injury, etc

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