umbilical hernia
nounPathology.
a hernia of the umbilicus.
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How to use umbilical hernia in a sentence
Prince Harry, a friendly creature of limited intelligence, was having an op to repair an umbilical hernia.
The elephant we killed yesterday had an umbilical hernia as large as a child's head, probably caused by the charge of a rival.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa | David LivingstoneAccidents may cause umbilical hernia in adults in the same manner as ventral hernia is produced, though this is very rare.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of AgricultureIf the hernia is small, a cure may be attempted by the methods to be described in treating of umbilical hernia.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of AgricultureIts cause is usually external violence, though it may start from an umbilical hernia.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of Agriculture
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