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hernia

/ˈhɜːniə/noun

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    [C, U] medical

    a medical condition in which part of an organ is pushed through a weak part of the wall of the body that normally holds it in place

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    • He had an operation to repair a hernia.
    • Lifting heavy weights carelessly can cause a hernia.

    Synonyms rupture