strangulated hernia

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a hernia, especially of the intestine, that swells and constricts the blood supply of the herniated part, resulting in obstruction and gangrene.

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How to use strangulated hernia in a sentence

He was afraid he had a hernia (which is common, with all the yelling they do).
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Prince Harry, a friendly creature of limited intelligence, was having an op to repair an umbilical hernia.
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One of these is the liability to inguinal hernia, or rupture, which leads to much suffering and frequent death in man.
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Hernia was Chauliac's specialty, and in it his surgical judgment is admirable.
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Chauliac discussed operations for hernia very conservatively.
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"There is some difficulty," he gasped in a strangulated, high voice.
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Then wait till you see him cut for calculus, or perform for hernia.
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