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hernio-

Hernia.

English hernia.

Herniography is the radiological examination of a hernia; a herniorrhaphy (Greek rhaptein, to stitch or sew) or hernioplasty (Greek plastos, formed, moulded) is an operation to repair a hernia; a herniotomy (Greek ‑tomia, cutting) is a surgical procedure to reduce a hernia by cutting.

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