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hernia

/ˈhɜː.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˈhɜː.ni.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором орган или жировая ткань выпячивается через слабое место в окружающей мышце или соединительной ткани, часто вызывая выпячивание или дискомфорт.

A medical condition in which an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue, often causing a bulge or discomfort.

  1. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

    A condition where an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.

    ruГрыжа

    • The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
    • Lifting heavy objects can increase the risk of developing a hernia.
    • Surgery is often required to repair a hernia.

    Synonymsrupture

Forms
  • herniae plural form
  • hernias plural form
  • herniae' possessive plural form
  • hernias' possessive plural form
  • hernia's possessive singular form