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her·ni·a
 hernia
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- pronunciation:
- huhr
ni
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
herniae, hernias |
| definition: |
a medical condition in which an organ protrudes through the wall that contains it, esp. in the abdominal region.
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| derivations: |
hernial (adj.), herniated (adj.), herniation (n.) |
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