Which of the following terms means protrusion of a structure through the tissue that normally contains it?
A)Perforation
B)Intussusception
C)Hernia
D)Varices
E)Reflux

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A hernia refers to the protrusion of a structure through the tissue that normally contains it. Perforation means a hole or rupture in a structure, intussusception refers to the telescoping of one segment of the intestine into another segment, varices refer to enlarged blood vessels, and reflux refers to the backward flow of fluid.

Which of the Following Terms Means Protrusion of a Structure