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herni-

herni- prefix: protruded viscus, rupture.

Prefix

herni-

  1. Protruded viscus, rupture.

Forms of herni-

alternative formhernio-

Origin of herni-

From Latin hernia (“protruded viscus”).

Questions about herni-

What does herni- mean?
Herni- means protruded viscus, rupture.
What part of speech is herni-?
Herni- is a prefix.

Words near herni- in the dictionary

  1. Herner
  2. Herners
  3. Hernes
  4. Hernes Oak
  5. herness
  6. herni-
  7. hernia
  8. herniae
  9. hernial
  10. hernial sac
  11. hernial sacs

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