HERNIA


Meaning of HERNIA in English

— hernial , adj.

/herr"nee euh/ , n. , pl. hernias, herniae /-nee ee'/ . Pathol.

the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, esp. in the abdominal region. Cf. hiatus hernia, strangulated hernia .

[ 1350-1400; ME hira gut; see HARUSPEX ]

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