hernia in Greek
hernia in Greek is κήλη — hernia means a condition in which an internal part of the body, often a loop of intestine, pushes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle wall, most commonly around the abdomen or groin.
hernia in Greek
κήλη
Pronounced: kili
(diseases) A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.
What does "hernia" mean?
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noun A condition in which an internal part of the body, often a loop of intestine, pushes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle wall, most commonly around the abdomen or groin.
"He needed surgery after the doctor diagnosed a hernia near his belly button."
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hernia in a sentence
- He needed surgery after the doctor diagnosed a hernia near his belly button.
- Lifting the heavy crate the wrong way can cause a hernia.
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What is "hernia" in Greek?
"hernia" in Greek is κήλη. hernia means: A condition in which an internal part of the body, often a loop of intestine, pushes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle wall, most commonly around the abdomen or groin.
How do you pronounce κήλη?
"hernia" in Greek is κήλη, pronounced "kili".
How do you use "hernia" in a sentence?
Example: "He needed surgery after the doctor diagnosed a hernia near his belly button." In Greek, "hernia" is κήλη.
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