A protrusion of an organ through the structure that normally contains it is called a(n)
A) hernia.
B) inflammation.
C) mycosis.
D) perforation.
E) rupture.

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A hernia is a protrusion of an organ, such as the intestine, through a weakened area in the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. Inflammation, mycosis, perforation, and rupture do not necessarily involve a protrusion of an organ.

A Protrusion of an Organ Through the Structure That Normally