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hiatal hernia

hi·a·tal her·ni·a (plural hi·a·tal her·ni·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
hernia of upper stomach: a hernia in which the part of the stomach around the esophagus entrance is forced up into the chest cavity through the normal opening in the diaphragm for the esophagus. Hiatal hernia is associated with heartburn and can usually be corrected by surgery.

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