Irreducible

Not able to be returned to normal, as an irreducible hernia.


Unable to be replaced in a normal position: applied particularly to a type of hernia.


Not capable of being reduced or made smaller, as a fracture or dislocation.


Unable to be returned to its original position.


A hernia that can’t be pushed back into the abdomen, resulting in a constant, painful bulge. This condition may lead to symptoms of intestinal blockage and typically requires surgical intervention for relief.


 


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