hernia

Example Sentences

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She called a neighbor, who took him to the hospital for emergency hernia surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

When hospitalized in May, he was initially treated for a hernia, and later for chronic bronchopulmonary disease and heart problems.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

In March 2024, he underwent hernia surgery, before having the operation on his enlarged prostate in December of the same year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"Anybody is susceptible to getting a hernia," she said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Another American,” said the driver in Italian looking at the hernia man.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway