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        1. Definition for hiatal hernia:



          hiatus hernia: hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm.  More »

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      13 years ago. Rating: 1
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        In simple language,  it looks like an enlargement of the esophagus just above the stomach.  It usually doesn't cause much of a problem but just eat slowly and it should be fine. 

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