| hernio- | A hernia. Origin: L. Hernia, rupture (05 Mar 2000) |
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| hernioenterotomy | Incision of the intestine following the reduction of a hernia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| herniography | Radiographic examination of a hernia following injection of a contrast medium into the hernial sac. Origin: hernia + G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
| hernioid | Resembling hernia. Origin: hernio-+ G. Eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| herniolaparotomy | Laparotomy for correction of hernia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hernioplasty | Synonym: herniorrhaphy. Origin: hernio-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
| herniopuncture | Insertion of a hollow needle into a hernia in order to reduce the size of the tumour by withdrawing gas or liquid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| herniorrhaphy | <surgery> The surgical repair of a hernia. This surgery can be done under local or general anaesthesia. May be performed using a conventional incision or using a fibreoptic laparoscope. (27 Sep 1997) |
| herniotome | A slender bladed knife, with short cutting edge, for dividing the constricting tissues at the mouth of the hernial sac. Synonym: herniotome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| herniotomy | <medicine> A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy. Origin: Hernia + Gr. To cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |