hiatal hernia

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Hiatus hernia
A hiatus hernia or hiatal hernia is the protrusion (or herniation) of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm.
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Hiatal hernia
Hiatal hernia n. A hernia in which part of the stomach protrudes through the esophageal opening of the diaphragm. Also called hiatus hernia. [more]Hiatal hernia - Community and Resources


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hiatal hernia
Noun
1. hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
(synonym) hiatus hernia, diaphragmatic hernia
(hypernym) hernia, herniation


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