hernia

American  

[hur-nee-uh] / ˈhɜr ni ə /

noun

Pathology.

plural

hernias, herniae

1. the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.

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hernia British  

/ ˈhɜːnɪə /

noun

1. Also called: rupture.  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

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hernia Scientific  

/ hûr′nē-ə /

1. A condition in which an organ or body part, such as the intestine, protrudes through an opening in the body structure that normally contains it.

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hernia Cultural  

1. The projection of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the structure that surrounds it. Most often, the term is applied to the protrusion of a part of the intestine that can be observed as a lump in the lower abdomen.

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Other Word Forms

• hernial adjective
• herniated adjective

Etymology

Origin of hernia

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin: “a rupture”; akin to hīra “gut”; haruspex ( def. )

Example Sentences

McLarnon said it is an issue that has affected men as well, with mesh implants for hernias.

From BBC

Waites recalled the time he had a hernia operation on a Wednesday and still managed to make it to Leicester on the Saturday to cheer on Boro.

From BBC

Scott Black: David, Becton Dickinson has faced litigation for its hernia mesh.

From Barron's

It involves fast assessment and operations for issues like appendicitis, bowel obstructions, hernias, gallstones, or trauma, often via the emergency department, and requires rapid decision-making and treatment.

From BBC

Eisenberger, who is married with two children, had a pair of hernias and put off surgery as long as he could.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• breach
• fissure
• fracture
• schism