hernia
dieNounder Bruch; der Leistenbruch
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Knorpelscheibe zwischen den Wirbeln der Wirbelsäule.
- English meaning
- Intervertebral disc
- Synonym
- Diskus
- German example
- Er hat einen Bandscheibenvorfall.
- English example
- He has a herniated disc.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Bandscheibe
- Plural Form
- die Bandscheiben
Related words
- Hernie
hernia
Example sentences with “hernia”
He had to undergo surgery for a hernia. (Er musste sich wegen eines Leistenbruchs operieren lassen.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the medical term for 'hernia' in German?
Commonly referred to as 'der Bruch' (masculine). Specifically, an inguinal hernia is 'der Leistenbruch'.