hernia

Example Sentences

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She called a neighbor, who took him to the hospital for emergency hernia surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

When hospitalized in May, he was initially treated for a hernia, and later for chronic bronchopulmonary disease and heart problems.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

"They don't know how to look after the hernia, protect it, potentially stop it from getting bigger - so we all meet online and share our advice."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The Spurs boss also confirmed goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario will miss the trip to Sunderland after having hernia surgery during the international break.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The physician checked for a hernia and found undescended testicles instead.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides