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- [hur-nee-uh]
- /ˈhɜr ni ə/
- /ˈhɜː.ni.ə/
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- [hur-nee-uh]
- /ˈhɜr ni ə/
Definitions of hernia word
- noun plural hernia the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in its surrounding walls, especially in the abdominal region. 1
- noun hernia A condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it (often involving the intestine at a weak point in the abdominal wall). 1
- noun hernia injury: protruding organ 1
- variable noun hernia A hernia is a medical condition which is often caused by strain or injury. It results in one of your internal organs sticking through a weak point in the surrounding tissue. 0
- noun hernia the projection of an organ or part through the lining of the cavity in which it is normally situated, esp the protrusion of intestine through the front wall of the abdominal cavity. It is caused by muscular strain, injury, etc 0
- noun hernia the protrusion of all or part of an organ through a tear in the wall of the surrounding structure; esp., the protrusion of part of the intestine through the abdominal muscles; rupture 0
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Origin of hernia
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: a rupture; akin to hīra gut; see haruspex
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Parts of speech for Hernia
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hernia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hernia
noun hernia
- fissure — a narrow opening produced by cleavage or separation of parts.
- schism — division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties.
- fracture — the breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition. Compare comminuted fracture, complete fracture, compound fracture, greenstick fracture, simple fracture.
- breach — If you breach an agreement, a law, or a promise, you break it.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
Antonyms for hernia
noun hernia
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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