“Superstar Madonna has been treated for a hernia but is now “absolutely fine,” her spokeswoman said on Thursday. ” LONDON (Reuters)

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What is a hernia?

(HUR-ne-uh). The protrusion of an organ or structure into surrounding tissues. For example, an inguinal hernia occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a weak point in the groin. Most hernias occur in the abdomen.
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