typhlopexy

/tɪfloʊˈpɛksi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure to correct or repair an inguinal hernia where the peritoneum is closed and then the hernial sac is opened and the contents returned to the abdominal cavity.

“The patient underwent a typhlopexy to fix the hernia, which had been causing her significant discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • herniorrhaphy
  • inguinal hernia repair

Antonyms

  • hernia exacerbation