Plural of hernia
regular plural
The plural of hernia is hernias or herniae.
Forms of hernia
| Singular | hernia /ˈhɜː(ɹ)niə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hernias herniae |
| Countable | countable |
Hernias and herniae in a sentence
- I want to learn to do two types of cases while on this rotation—hernias and appendectomies.2001, Richard Furman, Reaching Your Full Potential: Simple Steps to Achieving Your Goals, Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, →ISBN…. From the entry appy
- There are always plenty of hernias scheduled during the month, but the appendectomies seem to come in spurts; entire months have gone by without a single “appie” coming in.2001, Richard Furman, Reaching Your Full Potential: Simple Steps to Achieving Your Goals, Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, →ISBN…. From the entry appy
Meaning of hernia
- noun A disorder in which a part of the body protrudes abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part, especially of the abdomen.
Questions about the plural of hernia
- What is the plural of hernia?
- The plural of hernia is hernias or herniae.
- Which is correct, hernias or herniae?
- Both are used. hernias is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is hernia countable?
- Hernia is a countable noun.
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