A hernia is a medical condition in which an organ or tissue protrudes through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. The two crossword solutions for the term hernia are 'BREAK' and 'RUPTURE'. BREAK is a 5 letter word and RUPTURE is a 7 letter word. Both words refer to the same medical condition, but they are used to describe different aspects of it. BREAK implies a sudden and forceful separation of the organ or tissue from its normal position, while RUPTURE implies a tearing or splitting of the wall of the cavity that contains the organ or tissue.