inguinal hernia

in·gui·nal her·ni·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ing-gwuh-nl hur-nee-uh]
- /ˈɪŋ gwə nl ˈhɜr ni ə/
- /ˈɪŋ.ɡwɪn.əl ˈhɜː.ni.ə/

Definition of inguinal hernia words

noun inguinal hernia a common type of hernia in which a loop of the intestine protrudes directly through a weak area of the abdominal wall in the groin region. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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