What does "hiatal hernia" mean?

hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm

Hiatal hernia

Common synonyms include: colitis, diaphragmatic hernia, gastritis, hiatus hernia, peritonitis, polyp.

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Noun

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hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm wordnet