hiatus hernia

/haɪˌeɪdəs ˌhʌrniə/
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Definitions of hiatus hernia
  1. noun
    hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm
    synonyms: diaphragmatic hernia, hiatal hernia
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    type of:
    hernia, herniation
    rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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