⚕️hernia

noun
/ˈhɜːrniə/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

Synonyms

rupture, protrusion, bulge, displacement

Antonyms

intact tissue, normal condition

Collocations

inguinal hernia, abdominal hernia, treat hernia, hernia surgery

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