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Hiatal Hernia
For Hiatal Hernia we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Health and Medical.
Hiatal Hernia (Health) 
Small opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest and causes heartburn from stomach acid flowing back up through the opening.
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Hiatal Hernia (Medical)
A type of hernia in which the stomach bulges up into the chest cavity through an opening in the diaphragm
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