Medical Definition of Paraesophageal hernia

1. A non-sliding hernia through or adjacent to the oesophageal hiatus of the diaphragm; most commonly contains stomach and other abdominal viscera. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paraesophageal Hernia

paradrop
paradropped
paradropping
paradrops
paraduodenal fold
paraduodenal fossa
paraduodenal hernia
paraduodenal recess
paraduodenal smear
paradysentery bacillus
parae
paraelectric
paraelectricity
paraenesis
paraenetical
paraesophageal hernia (current term)
paraesophageal hiatal hernia
paraesthesia
paraesthesias
paraexciton
paraexcitons
parafermion
parafermionic
parafermions
paraffin cancer
paraffin embedding
paraffin oil
paraffin scale
paraffin tumour

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