hernia

Introduction

Protrusion of a part or structure through the tissues that normally contain it.

More general terms

• abnormal morphologic structure (malformation)

More specific terms

• abdominal wall hernia (ventral hernia)
• diaphragmatic hernia
• enterocele
• groin hernia
• herniated disc
• incisional hernia
• intracranial herniation
• ischiorectal hernia
• Morgagni foramen hernia (parasternal, retrosternal or foramen of Bochdalek hernia)
• parastomal hernia
• perineal hernia
• urethrocele

Additional terms

• prolapse; procidentia