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Etymology of the English word hernia

the English word hernia
derived from the Classical Latin word hernia (protrusion)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gherÉ™-

Date

The earliest known usage of hernia in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

herniate

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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