hiatal hernia

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Definitions of hiatal hernia words

noun hiatal hernia an abnormal condition in which part of the stomach protrudes upward through the esophageal cleft in the diaphragm, sometimes causing a backflow of acid stomach contents into the esophagus. 1
noun hiatal hernia a hernia of part of the stomach into the opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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