hernia
noun
her·nia ˈhər-nē-ə 
plural hernias or herniae ˈhər-nē-ˌē
-nē-ˌī
: a protrusion of an organ or part (such as the intestine) through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity (as of the abdomen) in which it is normally enclosed
called also rupture
hernial
ˈhər-nē-əl
adjective 
Example Sentences
He was treated for hernia.
Recent Examples on the Web Kolar, a fourth-round pick from Iowa State, underwent sports hernia surgery in early August. 
Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 Charlie Kolar will undergo sports hernia surgery and could miss several weeks. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2022 Lamp decided not to return after lingering issues following surgery for a sports hernia. San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 The Lions have four players left on the physically unable to perform list — Romeo Okwara (Achilles), Jerry Jacobs (ACL), Jason Cabinda (ankle) and Josh Paschal (hernia) — and one (Jameson Williams) on the nonfootball injury list. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022 The 55-year-old, who is disabled, has severe abdominal pain and an untreated hernia. Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Rookie tight end Charlie Kolar, meanwhile, is dealing with a possible sports hernia that could require surgery, and rookie outside linebacker David Ojabo (Achilles), an unsigned second-round pick, won’t be ready until at least midseason. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2022 Bolsonaro underwent surgery in 2018 after he was stabbed while campaigning, and according to Bloomberg, he has been expected to undergo a procedure due to a hernia. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 14 July 2021 Two of the largest pieces of Strattice biologic mesh made by the supplier were sewn together to repair the hernia. Ashley Andreou, Scientific American, 26 May 2022 See More
Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2022 Charlie Kolar will undergo sports hernia surgery and could miss several weeks. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 28 July 2022 Lamp decided not to return after lingering issues following surgery for a sports hernia. San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2022 The Lions have four players left on the physically unable to perform list — Romeo Okwara (Achilles), Jerry Jacobs (ACL), Jason Cabinda (ankle) and Josh Paschal (hernia) — and one (Jameson Williams) on the nonfootball injury list. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 5 Aug. 2022 The 55-year-old, who is disabled, has severe abdominal pain and an untreated hernia. Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022 Rookie tight end Charlie Kolar, meanwhile, is dealing with a possible sports hernia that could require surgery, and rookie outside linebacker David Ojabo (Achilles), an unsigned second-round pick, won’t be ready until at least midseason. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2022 Bolsonaro underwent surgery in 2018 after he was stabbed while campaigning, and according to Bloomberg, he has been expected to undergo a procedure due to a hernia. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 14 July 2021 Two of the largest pieces of Strattice biologic mesh made by the supplier were sewn together to repair the hernia. Ashley Andreou, Scientific American, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English hernia, hernie, hirnia, borrowed from Latin hernia, hirnia, of uncertain origin
Note: See note at haruspex.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing hernia
Medical Definition
hernia
noun
her·nia ˈhər-nē-ə
plural hernias or herniae -nē-ˌē -nē-ˌī
-nē-ˌī : a protrusion of an organ or part through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity in which it is normally enclosed
called also rupture
see abdominal hernia, hiatal hernia, strangulated hernia