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hernia

Definition:
Protrusion of tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the bone, muscular tissue, or the membrane by which it is normally contained. Hernia may involve tissues such as the abdominal wall or the respiratory diaphragm.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/752
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