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Definitions for Hernia
[1] the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
[2] 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 Also called: rupture
Words related to Hernia
fissure, schism, fracture, breach, division, burst, tear, rent, crack, cleavage, cleft, parting, herniation
Words nearby Hernia
hermosillo, hermoupolis, hern, herndon, herne, hernia, hernial sac, herniate, herniated, herniated disk, hernio-
Origin of Hernia
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: a rupture; akin to hīra gut; see haruspex
Other words from Hernia
her·ni·al , adjective
her′ ni•al adj.
Word origin for Hernia
C14: from Latin
Synonyms for Hernia
breach, fissure, fracture, schism, burst, cleavage, cleft, crack, division, herniation, parting, rent, tear