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hernie

hernia

noun ehr-NEE Rare

Origin: Latin hernia (rupture)

Usage Note

Hernie is the standard medical term for a hernia — the protrusion of an organ through the wall of a body cavity. Common types include hernie inguinale (inguinal hernia) and hernie discale (slipped disc / herniated disc). The adjective is herniaire, as in ceinture herniaire (hernia support belt).

Examples

"Il a subi une opération pour une hernie discale."

Natural Translation

He had an operation for a herniated disc.

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