1. of, relating to, or affected by a hernia
Usage: medical term; commonly used in clinical and anatomical contexts

Examples

• The patient experienced hernial pain in the lower abdomen.
• A hernial sac can develop when tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle.
• The doctor examined the hernial protrusion during the physical exam.
• Hernial repair surgery is often recommended for symptomatic cases.
• The hernial defect was visible on the imaging scan.