How do you pronounce hernia?

hernia is pronounced as /ˈhɜːrniə/.

⚕️hernia

noun

/ˈhɜːrniə/

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

The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.

rupture, protrusion, bulge, displacement

intact tissue, normal condition

inguinal hernia, abdominal hernia, treat hernia, hernia surgery

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet