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Hernia

Definition

A hernia is a medical condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.

It can occur in different parts of the body, including the abdomen, groin, diaphragm, and upper thigh.

Senses and Usages

Noun: Abdominal Hernia

An abdominal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs when an organ, typically part of the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall.

Example sentence: John underwent surgery to repair his abdominal hernia.

Noun: Inguinal Hernia

An inguinal hernia is a common type of hernia that occurs when a portion of the intestine pushes through the inguinal canal in the groin area.

Example sentence: The doctor recommended a hernia truss to alleviate the discomfort caused by his inguinal hernia.

Noun: Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

Example sentence: Emily experienced heartburn as a result of her hiatal hernia.

Noun: Femoral Hernia

A femoral hernia is a type of hernia that occurs when a part of the intestine pushes through the femoral canal, a small opening in the upper thigh.

Example sentence: Lisa felt a lump in her groin area due to the femoral hernia.

Adjective: Herniated

Herniated is used to describe a condition where an organ or tissue has protruded through a weak spot.

Example sentence: The MRI scan confirmed that Jane had a herniated disc in her spine.

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