herniorrhaphy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. repair of a hernia by means of sutures

Pronunciation

/ˌhɜː(ɹ)niˈɒɹəfi/

Word forms

herniorrhaphy herniorrhaphies

Etymology

From hernia + -rrhaphy. By surface analysis, hernio- + -rrhaphy.

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