hernia

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 30, 2026

A woman who has a large hernia in her abdomen has said showing it on social media has made her feel "less self-conscious".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The 36-year-old said doctors in the UK confirmed it was a hernia and told her "it's nothing to worry about".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Bolsonaro, 70, has been hospitalized for more than a week after undergoing surgery for a groin hernia and then a procedure to treat recurring bouts of hiccups.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Or Reginald, especially, who was weak with his hernia condition, and who looked up to me as his big brother who looked out for him, as I looked up to Wilfred.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey