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hernia

[hur-nee-uh] / ˈhɜr ni ə /


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The 36-year-old said doctors in the UK confirmed it was a hernia and told her "it's nothing to worry about".

From BBC • May 30, 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

Scott Black: David, Becton Dickinson has faced litigation for its hernia mesh.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Waites recalled the time he had a hernia operation on a Wednesday and still managed to make it to Leicester on the Saturday to cheer on Boro.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“Another American,” said the driver in Italian looking at the hernia man.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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