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Definitions

hernia

[hur-nee-uh] / ˈhɜr ni ə /
NOUN
rupture
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach fissure fracture schism
STRONG
burst cleavage cleft crack division herniation parting rent tear
Antonyms
WEAK
agreement closing closure harmony peace

Example Sentences

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Vaginal mesh implants are described as medical devices - hernia mesh is used in men.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Scott Black: David, Becton Dickinson has faced litigation for its hernia mesh.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 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

This latest procedure comes after the 70-year-old successfully underwent surgery for a double hernia earlier this week, after being granted permission to be transferred to hospital.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

I think I’m about to have a hernia.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones