hernia

simple noun9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

Refers to a condition where part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle.

Refers to a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area.

A surgical procedure to correct a hernia.

A surgical procedure to correct a hernia.

A surgical procedure to correct a hernia.

A general way to refer to health issues caused by a hernia.

To be afflicted with a hernia.

To fix a hernia, typically through a surgical procedure.

A slightly more formal way to say you have a hernia.