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    [Noun]  | "her*nia" | \ ˈhər-nē-ə \


    1: a protrusion of an organ or part (such as the intestine) through connective tissue or through a wall of the cavity (as of the abdomen) in which it is normally enclosed —called also rupture


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English hernia, hernie, hirnia, borrowed from Latin hernia, hirnia, of uncertain origin;

      * Note : See note at {haruspex|haruspex}.;

    [Noun]  | "hiatal hernia" 


    1: protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest cavity through the passage in the diaphragm for the esophagus usually with movement of the opening of the esophagus into the stomach to a position above the diaphragm —called also hiatus hernia


    Origin: circa 1944 ;

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     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: A protrusion of the intestines and other abdominal organs out of the abdominal cavity and under the skin. Typically can be repaired by pushing the organs back into the abdomen and placing a teflon grid over the area under the skin to prevent recurrance. Typically occurs in males.

      * e.g.,  ... The doctor made me turn my head and cough to test for a hernia. 

     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: The act of pulling on testicle upwards and letting it rest on the tope of the jeans, therefore appearing to have a hernia.

      * e.g.,  ... Tom 'Dude, i totally give the bar maid the hernia and she nearly dropped my pint' Roy 'Totes ma goats'. 


     [ "Hernia" ]

    2: The person that performs the act is said to be doing 'the hernia'.


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    3: The best way to perform 'the hernia' is to wear a t-shirt and stretch just next to the victim.

     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: n. -Slang for an exposed scrotum. Often done spontaneously for the shock and enjoyment of others. Not legal, but damn, it's fun!

      * e.g.,  ... Adam-Hey guys, wanna see my hernia? 

     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: When somebodies dick becomes so violently munted that the outside of the penis becomes filled with the insides of the penis, creating a sack of the insides of your cock outside your penis. Giving you a munted dick.

      * e.g.,  ... Person1: Dude, you've got a Hernia! 

     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: a big poofy thing that like. comes out of you which its fun to poke. it looks like a bubble. if you get one people may call you bubble boy. :O

      * e.g.,  ... ouch i ahve a hernia *boo hoo* 

     [ "Hernia" ]

    1: A slang term for a headache caused by wearing tight headphones and listening to music at the same time when asleep. The headphones cut off circulation to the head and produce discomfort in the head. The music projected from the headphones are repeatedly bashing your ear drums while you are asleep and slowly start producing one hell of a headache.

      * e.g.,  ... Victim of a Hernia: Ow! Man, my head hurts Josh! 

     [ ""Hernia"" ]

    1: A term used by doctors to tell you your intestines are popping through your muscles. That you need surgery to fix the problem, and you’ll have to miss the trip you’ve been looking forward to all year because you cant walk anymore. Upon arriving at the recommended surgeon that is supposed to fix your problem, you will be told that you in fact do not have a hernia, and that some magical pills called antibiotics (an•tie•by•ah•ticks) will fix the cyst like infection you really have in a couple of days. At this point you will have spent all the money you have been saving for your trip on other things, like school supplies and visits to a surgeon. You will realize, that had you known what it was in the first place, you could have gone on your trip, and saved a lot of time and agony.

      * e.g.,  ... If it wasn’t for that moron of a doctor telling me I had a "hernia", I could have gone to Burningman. 

     [ "mental hernia" ]

    1: A condition in which part of your brain tissue is displaced and then bulges out. This state occurs due to the absorption of too much information memorized for an exam and forgotten immediately after taking said exam. Usually take place during college finals. Condition should be taken seriously and is best assuaged by watching television, eating junk food, or in case of emergencies, mindlessly staring at a blank wall.

      * e.g.,  ... First guy: "Man, I totally got a mental hernia from memorizing all that BS for my exams." Second guy: "No worries, just stare at that wall." 

     [ "Sports Hernia" ]

    1: Also known as "athletic pubalgia", a sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall. It is not a true, or "inguinal hernia" as there is no bulge or protrusion through the inguinal canal. Diagnosis is often very difficult, and many doctors will initial diagnose the patient with a pulled muscle or sprain. Ultra sound and MRI are most effective to detect a tear, although sometimes it still goes undetected. The only effective method of treatment is surgery, though unfortunately after years of countless operations, it is considered "experimental" by many insurance companies.

      * e.g.,  ... If someones had a sports hernia that means that they were going "balls to the wall" and are super hardcore! 

     [ "Greek Hernia" ]

    1: Caused from too much sex in the bushes Greek style

      * e.g.,  ... Tom: "Hey did you know George got a Greek Hernia?" Pat: "what's a Greek Hernia?" Tom:"its from too much greek style sex in bushes." 

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