Hiatic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a hiatus (break between two vowels). not-comparable
  2. 2
    Hiatal, relating to a hiatus (opening in an organ). not-comparable

    "When both tests are negative the diagnosis of heart problems will be rejected and the patient will be advised to consult a specialist in internal medicine, because sliding hiatic hernia has become a more probable diagnosis."

Example

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"When both tests are negative the diagnosis of heart problems will be rejected and the patient will be advised to consult a specialist in internal medicine, because sliding hiatic hernia has become a more probable diagnosis."

Etymology

From hiatus + -ic.

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