Definitions for hernia
ˈhɜr ni ə; -niˌiher·ni·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hernia, herniationnoun

   rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hernianoun

   A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.

2. Etymology: From hernia.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HERNIAnoun

   Any kind of rupture, diversified by the name of the part affected.

   Etymology: Latin.

   A hernia would certainly succeed. Richard Wiseman, Surgery.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hernia

   A hernia is the abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides. Various types of hernias can occur, most commonly involving the abdomen, and specifically the groin. Groin hernias are most commonly of the inguinal type but may also be femoral. Other types of hernias include hiatus, incisional, and umbilical hernias. Symptoms are present in about 66% of people with groin hernias. This may include pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen, especially with coughing, exercise, or urinating or defecating. Often, it gets worse throughout the day and improves when lying down. A bulge may appear at the site of hernia, that becomes larger when bending down. Groin hernias occur more often on the right than left side. The main concern is bowel strangulation, where the blood supply to part of the bowel is blocked. This usually produces severe pain and tenderness in the area. Hiatus, or hiatal hernias often result in heartburn but may also cause chest pain or pain while eating.Risk factors for the development of a hernia include smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, pregnancy, peritoneal dialysis, collagen vascular disease and previous open appendectomy, among others. Predisposition to hernias is genetic and occur more often in certain families. Deleterious mutations causing predisposition to hernias seem to have dominant inheritance (especially for men). It is unclear if groin hernias are associated with heavy lifting. Hernias can often be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms. Occasionally, medical imaging is used to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other possible causes. The diagnosis of hiatus hernias is often by endoscopy.Groin hernias that do not cause symptoms in males do not need to be repaired. Repair, however, is generally recommended in women due to the higher rate of femoral hernias, which have more complications. If strangulation occurs, immediate surgery is required. Repair may be done by open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. Open surgery has the benefit of possibly being done under local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. Laparoscopic surgery generally has less pain following the procedure. A hiatus hernia may be treated with lifestyle changes such as raising the head of the bed, weight loss and adjusting eating habits. The medications H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors may help. If the symptoms do not improve with medications, a surgery known as laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication may be an option.About 27% of males and 3% of females develop a groin hernia at some point in their lives. Inguinal, femoral and abdominal hernias were present in 18.5 million people and resulted in 59,800 deaths in 2015. Groin hernias occur most often before the age of 1 and after the age of 50. It is not known how commonly hiatus hernias occur, with estimates in North America varying from 10% to 80%. The first known description of a hernia dates back to at least 1550 BC, in the Ebers Papyrus from Egypt.

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1. hernia

   A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue squeezes through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. They most commonly occur in the abdominal area, but can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. Symptoms may include a noticeable lump, pain, or discomfort in the affected area.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hernianoun

   a protrusion, consisting of an organ or part which has escaped from its natural cavity, and projects through some natural or accidental opening in the walls of the latter; as, hernia of the brain, of the lung, or of the bowels. Hernia of the abdominal viscera in most common. Called also rupture

2. Etymology: [L.]

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1. Hernia

   A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. There are different kinds of hernia, each requiring a specific management or treatment.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hernia

   hėr′ni-a, n. a protrusion, through an abnormal or accidental opening, of the abdominal viscera, the condition popularly called rupture.—adjs. Her′nial; Her′niated; Her′nioid.—ns. Herniol′ogy, the branch of surgery which treats of ruptures; Herniot′omy, the operation of cutting for hernia. [L.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Hernia

   the name given to the protrusion of an internal organ, specially a part of the intestines.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hernia

   Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the ABDOMINAL WALL or the respiratory DIAPHRAGM. Hernias may be internal, external, congenital, or acquired.

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1. • Rupture

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hernia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hernia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of hernia in a Sentence

1. Elwin Mommers:

   If it were weak, then [ people with abdominal separation ] would be more prone to develop hernias, and there is absolutely no proof that abdominal separation eventually results in hernia.

2. Omar Estacio:

   He is in the clinic. They are going to operate on him tomorrow or the day after, he is in good spirits. It is a hernia that was operated last May but has reproduced.

3. Manny Alvarez:

   What happens is the rectis muscles that are right in front of the belly separate, and they end up with this separation afterward, almost like a hernia-type effect.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hernia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hernia
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=hernia
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hernia
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hernia
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=hernia
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Hernia