Inguinal Hernia

Inguinalhernias are protrusions of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. They are very common and their repair is one of the most frequently performed surgical operations. There are two types of inguinal hernia, direct and indirect. Direct inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents herniate through a weak point in the fascia of the abdominal wall and into the inguinal canal. Indirect inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents protrude through the inguinal ring; this is ultimately caused by failure of embryonic closure of the internal inguinal ring.
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Inguinal hernia n. A hernia into the inguinal canal. inguinal hernia Surgery The prolapse of a loop of intestine into a patent inguinal canal [more]Inguinal hernia - Community and Resources

Noun
1. hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males
(hypernym) hernia, herniation