herniatio
Herniation, in a medical context, refers to the abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in the body wall that normally contains it. This can occur in various parts of the body and is often a result of weakness in the surrounding tissues. The most common type is a hernia, which typically involves the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal hernias can arise from a variety of factors. These include congenital weaknesses present from birth,
Other types of herniation exist, such as a hiatal hernia, where part of the stomach protrudes through