hernias
Pronunciation: [ˈhɜːrniəz]
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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?
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