Diaphragmatic hernia

Introduction: Diaphragmatic hernia

Description of Diaphragmatic hernia

Diaphragmatic hernia: [MIM*142340] protrusion of abdominal contents into the chest through a weakness in the respiratory diaphragm; a common type is the hiatal hernia.
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Diaphragmatic hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Diaphragmatic hernia: Protrusion of abdominal structures into the THORAX as a result of congenital or traumatic defects in the respiratory DIAPHRAGM.
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Diaphragmatic hernia: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Diaphragmatic hernia:

• Diaphragmatic
• Hernia

Terms associated with Diaphragmatic hernia:

Terms Similar to Diaphragmatic hernia:

• hiatus hernia
• hiatal hernia

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Broader terms for Diaphragmatic hernia

• hernia
• herniation

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Hierarchical classifications of Diaphragmatic hernia

The following list attempts to classify Diaphragmatic hernia into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• hernia,herniation
• rupture
• harm,hurt,injury,trauma
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

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• diaphragmatic hernia

Source: Diseases Database

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