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Hernia

A protrusion, consisting of an organ or part which has escaped from its natural cavity, and projects through some natural or accidental opening in the walls of the latter; as, hernia of the brain, of the lung, or of the bowels. Hernia of the abdominal viscera in most common. Called also rupture.

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Diverticulum 76% connected

A blind tube branching out of a longer one.

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Eventration 76% connected

A tumor containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, occasioned by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen.

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Laparocele 76% connected

A rupture or hernia in the lumbar regions.

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Omphalocele 76% connected

A hernia at the navel.

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Rupture 76% connected

The act of breaking apart, or separating; the state of being broken asunder; as, the rupture of the skin; the rupture of a vessel or fiber; the ruptu…

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