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Medical Definition of Congenital hernia of the diaphragm
1. A condition present at birth where there is abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents upward through a defect in the diaphragm. This condition is treated as a surgical emergency due to interference with the infant's breathing. Smaller, less serious diaphragmatic hernias may also be seen in adults. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Congenital Hernia Of The Diaphragm
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