| hernial sac |
A protruding pouch of peritoneum that contains a herniated organ or tissue.
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| hernia |
Most common in the abdominal wall, a hernia is a bulge of tissue caused by a weak area or tear in the muscle through which tissue protrudes. In babies, hernias are most common in boys or premature infants, and are treated with surgery.
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| hernia |
Category: Baby's health The protrusion of an organ through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue. A hernia may appear as a swelling beneath the skin that may protrude when the infant cries. Some hernias will heal on their own, while others may require surgery. Find out more about Hernia: Articles | Books/products
Ãâó: pregnancyandbaby.com/read/articles/2447.htm
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| herniotomy |
a cutting operation for the repair of hernia.
Ãâó: haabet.dk/patent/The_Spencer_System_1952/Glossary....
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| herniorrhaphy |
Repair of a hernia.
Ãâó: www.njsurgery.com/html/Procedures/glossary.html
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