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hernias

/ˈhɜrniəz/

Meanings
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.

Examples :

"After lifting heavy boxes at work, John developed several painful hernias in his abdomen. "
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Illustration adjacent

adjacent noun

/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/

Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

"The adjacent room to the classroom was used for storage. "

Illustration abnormally

abnormally adverb

/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/

In an abnormal manner; in a way that deviates from a standard, norm, or average.

"The child's growth was abnormally fast for his age. "

Illustration disorder

disorder noun

/dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration painful

painful adjective

/ˈpeɪn.fəl/

Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.

"The long walk home after school was painful because of my sore feet. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration opening

opening verb

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

Illustration protrudes

protrudes verb

/proʊˈtruːdz/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail protrudes from the wooden fence, so be careful not to scratch yourself. "

Illustration lifting

lifting verb

/ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/

To raise or rise.

"The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear."

Illustration abdomen

abdomen noun

/æbˈdəʊ.mən/ /æbˈdoʊ.mən/

The fat surrounding the belly.

"The doctor examined the child's abdomen for any signs of pain. "

Illustration developed

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "