Hernia

Definition: Meaning of, hernia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhəːnɪə /

Word Forms:

Singular	Plural
hernia	hernias

[uncountable and countable]

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hernia used in phrases

diaphragmatic hernia (noun)
1. hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
hiatal hernia (noun)
1. hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
hiatus hernia (noun)
1. hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
inguinal hernia (noun)
1. hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
umbilical hernia (noun)
1. protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
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Pronunciation: ˈseɪkrɪdli

Parts of Speech: adverb

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