Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - rupture

ˈrʌptʃə n. & v. --n. 1 the act or an instance of breaking; a breach. 2 a breach of harmonious relations; a disagreement and parting. 3 Med. an abdominal hernia. --v. 1 tr. break or burst (a cell or membrane etc.). 2 tr. sever (a connection). 3 intr. undergo a rupture. 4 tr. & intr. affect with or suffer a hernia. øørupturable adj. [ME f. OF rupture or L ruptura f. rumpere ruptbreak]