Human Disease MESH is developed by UMLS. Further data from MedGen, OMIM, CTD
Term ID:
5131
Name:
Hernia, Abdominal
Definition:
A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining ABDOMINAL WALL. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of PERITONEUM and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (HERNIA, FEMORAL; HERNIA, INGUINAL) and VENTRAL HERNIA.