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Definition of Diaphragmatic hernia
1. Noun. Hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm.
Medical Definition of Diaphragmatic hernia
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 Diaphragmatic Hernia
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