hernia

Meanings

• A protrusion or bulge of an organ or tissue through a weakened wall of the containing structure.

  - "He was diagnosed with a hernia after lifting a heavy box."
  - "Her father's hernia required surgery."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hernia
urn , turn , earn

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Variants

List of all variants of hernia that leads to same result
hernia , herniae , hernial , hernias , rupture , hiatal hernia , hiatus hernia

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Etymology

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From Greek hernias, a hernia. The term was first used in English in the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The largest recorded hernia measured 3 feet and 1 inch in diameter.

2. Hernias are more common in men than women.

3. The ancient Greeks believed that hernias were caused by a weak character.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inguinal hernia: A hernia that occurs in the lower abdomen or groin area.

2. Hiatal hernia: A hernia that occurs in the diaphragm, allowing the stomach to push up into the chest cavity.

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Culture

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In literature, hernias have been used as a metaphor for weakness or vulnerability. In art, hernias have been depicted in medical illustrations and sculptures.

How to Memorize "hernia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon inside the body with a weak spot, causing a bulge or protrusion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of discomfort or pain in the abdomen or groin area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym HERNIA: Hernia, Easy to Remember, Not In Anywhere.

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