A hernia is a medical condition which is often caused by strain or injury. It results in one of your internal organs sticking through a weak point in the surrounding tissue.
hernia in British English
(ˈhɜːnɪə)
nounWord forms: plural-nias or -niae (-nɪˌiː)
the projection of an organ or part through the lining of the cavity in which it is normally situated, esp the protrusion of intestine through the front wall of the abdominal cavity. It is caused by muscular strain, injury, etc
Also called: rupture
Derived forms
hernial (ˈhernial)
adjective
herniated (ˈherniˌated)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Latin
hernia in American English
(ˈhɜrniə)
nounWord forms: pluralˈhernias or ˈherniˌae (ˈhɜrniˌi; ˈhɜrniˈaɪ)
the protrusion of all or part of an organ through a tear in the wall of the surrounding structure; esp., the protrusion of part of the intestinethrough the abdominal muscles; rupture
Derived forms
hernial (ˈhernial)
adjective
Word origin
L: for IE base see yarn
Examples of 'hernia' in a sentence
hernia
I have a small hiatus hernia - would it help if it was removed?
The Sun (2016)
He needs surgery to repair a hernia.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Pennant has recovered from a fractured shin and double hernia.
The Sun (2008)
My father has a hiatus hernia with similar symptoms.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He was expected to miss out after surgery on a hernia problem.
The Sun (2011)
The normal recovery period from a hernia op is around six weeks.
The Sun (2010)
Footballers can rejoice that hernia repair is now quicker.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Daddy suffered a cracked pelvis and double hernia.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He has a hiatus hernia to deal with.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Put promotion before pain after starring despite needing a hernia op.
The Sun (2009)
But most doctors advise an operation to repair the hernia.
The Sun (2010)
Avoid this if you have a hiatus hernia as it may cause uncomfortable burning.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley Stay Well This Winter (1989)
He was trying to raise cash for a hernia op.
The Sun (2007)
Anyone suffering from hiatus hernia should avoid cayenne pepper.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley (ed) The Medicine Chest - your family's guide to prescription drugs (1988)
He is on medication for a heart condition and awaiting surgery for a hernia yet has been declared fit to work.
The Sun (2011)
Consider two common operations young blokes might need - an appendix op and a hernia repair.
The Sun (2007)
If you have a hiatus hernia, avoid ginger as this may cause an uncomfortable burning sensation.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley Stay Well This Winter (1989)
That came after a double hernia operation and an abdominal injury wrecked the middle of his 2007-08 season.
The Sun (2009)
KP flew home for hernia surgery despite medics saying he could play through the pain.
The Sun (2011)
These centres now carry out 17 per cent of all hip replacements and the same proportion of hernia operations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You'll need surgery in the form of a hernia repair via an open operation or with keyhole surgery.
The Sun (2014)
Only once has a player cooked for him, when he had a double hernia and his family were abroad.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the interim he has had a double hernia operation and locked his Olympic kit away with the bad memories.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
CAPTAIN and the heart of their defence, recently had hernia surgery.
The Sun (2010)
The City left-back has missed five matches after a hernia op.
The Sun (2010)
In other languages
hernia
British English: hernia /ˈhɜːnɪə/ NOUN
A hernia is a medical condition in which one of your internal organs sticks through a weak point in the surrounding tissue.