HERNIAL
\hˈɜːnɪəl], \hˈɜːnɪəl], \h_ˈɜː_n_ɪ__ə_l]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Belonging to, or concerning hernia :-as Hernial Bandage, Hernial Sac, &c. The (F.) Hernie, is applied to a part enveloped in a hernial sac. (F.) Hernieux, Celeta, Celotes, Ruptured, Burst, Bursten, means one affected with hernia; and Chirurgien herniaire, one who devotes himself to the treatment of hernia.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.