inguinal hernia

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a common type of hernia in which a loop of the intestine protrudes directly through a weak area of the abdominal wall in the groin region.

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Example Sentences

His surgery on Thursday will repair an inguinal hernia, a protrusion in the groin area due to a tear in the abdominal muscles.

From Barron's

Baker said tests showed Cave Rock had a congenital inguinal hernia.

From Washington Times

He was not permitted to phone his family until 16 months into his detainment, and the embassy said he did not have access to English-speaking doctors for a preexisting inguinal hernia.

From Washington Post

It’s a type of injury called an inguinal hernia, it’s quite common actually — just not in quite such dramatic circumstances.

From The Verge

A 3-year-old boy with an inguinal hernia is among those first expected to get an operation.

From Seattle Times