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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is hernia?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hernia is a general term which refers to a protrusion of a tissue through a structure or part of an organ. In other words, when something penetrates through muscle tissue or a membrane and sticks out. A hernia has three parts - the hernia's contents, the hernia sac, and the orifice (the hole).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hernia is also medically known as a rupture.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hernia is the herniation (protrusion) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a weakness in the diaphragm..

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