Hernia Definition & Meaning

hernia
noun
  1. rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

"Hernia" in song lyrics

See how hernia is used in real songs:

  • "You catch a hernia"
    Kool Moe Dee — Get The Picture
  • "A single round spin'll sit you down like a hernia"
    Vakill f/ Crooked I, JUICE, Nino Bless, Rhymefest — Beast Ballad
  • "abdominal hernia"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "hernia"

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