inguinal hernia

/ˌɪŋgwənəl ˌhʌrniə/
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Definitions of inguinal hernia
  1. noun
    hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
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    type of:
    hernia, herniation
    rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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