abdominal hernia
Medical term for a protrusion of abdominal contents through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Often used in compound terms like 鼠径脱腸 (inguinal hernia).
See also: ヘルニア
I had surgery for an abdominal hernia.
Lifting heavy objects can sometimes cause a hernia.
truss; hernia belt
Compound of 脱 (escape, protrude) and 腸 (intestines), literally 'protruding intestines'. The term is a direct description of the condition.