Medical Definition of Femoral hernia
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A common type of groin hernia which occurs most often in obese females. A groin mass (due to a loop of bowel) may be noted with coughing or straining.
If the hernia becomes incarcerated (trapped) it may strangulate (cut off the blood supply) and become a life threatening surgical emergency.
(27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Femoral Hernia
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