Plural of hernia; multiple cases where tissue abnormally protrudes through a weakness in the surrounding muscular wall, often causing pain and swelling.
From Latin hernia (breach or rupture), from Greek herne; the medical term has been used since ancient times for this condition.
Hernias are way more common than people think—estimates suggest up to 20% of people develop one in their lifetime, often from lifting heavy things wrong!
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