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Definition of hernia

hernia

/ˈhɜːr.ni.ə/
her · ni · a
Plural:hernias
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Adjective:hernial
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hernia Lexical Profile

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1

A medical condition in which part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area or tear in the muscular wall that normally contains it, most commonly occurring in the abdomen or groin.

Example

"The warehouse worker developed an inguinal hernia after repeatedly lifting heavy crates without proper support."

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• Nearby Words

hermit
hermitage
hermon
hernia
herniate
hero
heroic

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late Middle Ages directly from Latin 'hernia' (meaning 'rupture'), likely derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ghere- meaning 'gut' or 'entrail'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hernia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hernia
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