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hernia

intermediateB2

/ˈhɜrnaɪə/ · her-ni-a

a condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

Meanings

nountechnical

a condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

ایک ایسی حالت جس میں کسی عضو کا ایک حصہ اپنی جگہ سے ہٹ کر اس کی عام حد کے ذریعے باہر آجاتا ہے۔

ہرنیا

hernia

Synonyms

ruptureprolapsebulgeنکلاوپھولنابھرنا

Antonyms

healingrestorationnormalcyشفابحالیمعمول

Common Collocations

  • inguinal hernia
  • hiatal hernia
  • umbilical hernia

Example Sentences

He was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and needed surgery.

ان کی تشخیص ایگوانل ہرنیا ہوئی اور انہیں سرجن کی ضرورت تھی۔

Un ki tashkhees inguinal hernia hui aur unhein surgeon ki zaroorat thi.

Many athletes are at risk of developing a hernia due to heavy lifting.

بہت سے کھیلوں کے کھلاڑی بھاری وزن اٹھانے کی وجہ سے ہرنیا کا شکار ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Bohat se khelon ke khiladi bhaari wazan uthaanay ki wajah se hernia ka shikaar ho sakte hain.

The doctor explained the different types of hernias and their treatments.

ڈاکٹر نے ہرنیا کی مختلف اقسام اور ان کے علاج کی وضاحت کی۔

Doctor ne hernia ki mukhtalif aqsam aur un ke ilaaj ki wazahat ki.

Easily Confused With

hernia:A hernia is a specific medical condition involving the displacement of an organ, while a rupture generally refers to a tear or break in a tissue.

Word Family

herniated
adjectiveہرنیا والا
herniorrhaphy
nounہرنیا کا آپریشن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'her' related to an 'inny' belly button; a hernia makes it pop out.

Imagine a balloon (representing an organ) pushing out of a wall (the cavity).

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "hernia" — a rupture

First known use: 14th century

The term 'hernia' comes from Latin, where it originally referred to a rupture or protrusion of an organ.