Medical Definition of Oesophageal hiatus

1. The opening in the right crus of the diaphragm, between the central tendon and the hiatus aorticus, through which pass the oesophagus and the two vagus nerves. Synonym: hiatus oesophageus, oesophageal opening. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oesophageal Hiatus

oesophageal branches of the thoracic aorta
oesophageal branches of the vagus nerve
oesophageal cancer
oesophageal carcinoma
oesophageal carcinoma: types
oesophageal carcinoma risk factors
oesophageal constrictions
oesophageal diverticula
oesophageal diverticulum
oesophageal dysmotility
oesophageal dysrhythmia
oesophageal filling defect
oesophageal fistula
oesophageal glands
oesophageal hiatus (current term)
oesophageal impression
oesophageal intramural pseudo-diverticulosis
oesophageal lead
oesophageal motility disorders
oesophageal mucosa
oesophageal mucosal nodules
oesophageal narrowing
oesophageal opening
oesophageal perforation
oesophageal plexus
oesophageal reflux
oesophageal rupture
oesophageal smear

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