Hernia
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A medical condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakness or tear in surrounding muscle.
“He was advised to avoid heavy lifting after surgery to repair his hernia.”
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her·ni·a
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Synonyms
herniation
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Ends in A, contains vowels E, I, A spread through the word
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Worth 9 points, ends in A which is a useful hook tile
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