Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hernia
Noun
/ˈhɜːrn.i.ə/
Definition
A condition in which an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.
Examples
- John had to undergo surgery to repair his inguinal hernia.
- Many people are not aware they have a hernia until it causes discomfort.
- Hernias can occur in various parts of the body, but the most common type is an abdominal hernia.
Meaning
A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue bulges through an abnormal opening, often in the abdominal area.
Synonyms
- Bulge
- Protrusion
- Rupture