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hernias

Pronunciation: [ˈhɜːrniəz]

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Learn how to use hernias in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “medical conditions”

(noun) a hernia happens when an organ pushes through a weak spot in the muscles around it. It's like a little bump where something shouldn't be. This can happen in places like the stomach or belly button.

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The doctor said that hernias can be treated with surgery to fix the weak spot.

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He doesn’t have any hernias, so he feels really healthy.

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What are the symptoms of hernias that I should look out for?

How to pronounce hernias

Pronunciation: [ˈhɜːrniəz]

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