hernia
noun
the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region.
hernias
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pluralof hernia.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to the NHS, hernias can be managed with a binder where surgery is not a safe option.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
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 ● Jan. 7, 2026
Doctors not linked to the pope’s care said hernias were a known complication after previous operations and typically only become problematic when patients develop a bulge in their abdomen and experience significant pain.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Such hernias can occur frequently after abdominal surgery, though other factors like age and weight can increase the likelihood of their development.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
He could come through other people’s tonsilectomies without suffering any postoperative distress, and even endure their hernias and hemorrhoids with only mild nausea and revulsion.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
