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hiatal hernia

/haɪˈeɪtəl ˈhɜːrniə/

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/haɪˈeɪtəl ˈhɜːrniə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором часть желудка выпячивается вверх через отверстие в диафрагме в грудную полость, часто вызывая кислотный рефлюкс или изжогу.

A medical condition where part of the stomach pushes upward through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity, often causing acid reflux or heartburn.

  1. Medical conditionB2formal

    A condition where part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • The doctor diagnosed him with a hiatal hernia after the X-ray.
    • Symptoms of a hiatal hernia include heartburn and chest pain.
    • Surgery may be required to repair a large hiatal hernia.