hernia
Translation
hernia
Examples
He had an operation for a hernia.
He had an operation for a hernia.
Lifting heavy objects can cause a hernia.
Lifting heavy objects can cause a hernia.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) hernia a medical condition He had an operation for a hernia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rupture, protrusion
Etymology
From Latin 'hernia', meaning 'a rupture'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'here near' - imagine an organ pushing out to be 'here near' the surface.