Hernia support (5)

I believe the answer is:

truss

(Other definitions for truss that I've seen before include "Support for body" , "Padded device worn to support a hernia" , "Bundle of hay or straw" , "US state" , "Surgical appliance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Telegraph.

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