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inguinal hernia
1. Hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males.
2. A common type of hernia in which a loop of the intestine protrudes directly through a weak area of the abdominal wall in the groin region.
3. The abnormal passage of an internal abdominal organ or structure through the inguinal canal.
2. A common type of hernia in which a loop of the intestine protrudes directly through a weak area of the abdominal wall in the groin region.
3. The abnormal passage of an internal abdominal organ or structure through the inguinal canal.
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hernio-, herni- +
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inguin-, inguino-; inguen-, ingueno- +
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