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hernia

[hur-nee-uh] / ˈhɜr ni ə /


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

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Prior to the hernia surgery, the former president underwent intestinal surgery in April.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, went into surgery on Thursday for an inguinal hernia, his wife said.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Derby County's Max Johnston has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury while Nathan Patterson of Everton needs a hernia operation.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

“His hernia must have really hurt,” she said thoughtfully.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez