Hernia ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hernia ( noun )

1. A protrusion of an organ or tissue through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.
2. A weak point or defect in a structure or system.

Origin:

From latin hernia, from ancient greek ἕρνια (hérnia), from ἐρνίζω (ernízō, "i rupture").

Examples:

1. He had a hernia in his groin.
2. The company had a hernia in its security system that allowed hackers to access sensitive information.
3. The hernia made it difficult for him to lift heavy objects.
4. The hernia was repaired surgically.
5. The wall had a hernia that needed to be fixed before it collapsed.

(As a verb)

Hernia ( verb )

1. A protrusion of an organ or tissue through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.
2. A weak point or defect in a structure or system.

Origin:

From latin hernia, from ancient greek ἕρνια (hérnia), from ἐρνίζω (ernízō, "i rupture").

Examples:

1. He had a hernia in his groin.
2. The company had a hernia in its security system that allowed hackers to access sensitive information.
3. The hernia made it difficult for him to lift heavy objects.
4. The hernia was repaired surgically.
5. The wall had a hernia that needed to be fixed before it collapsed.