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hernia in Norwegian

hernia in Norwegian is brokk — 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 Norwegian

brokk
noun
(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?

  1. 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 Norwegian?

"hernia" in Norwegian is brokk. 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 use "hernia" in a sentence?

Example: "He needed surgery after the doctor diagnosed a hernia near his belly button." In Norwegian, "hernia" is brokk.

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