hiatal
pronunciation
How to pronounce hiatal in British English:
UK [haɪ'eɪtəl]
How to pronounce hiatal in American English:
US [haɪ'eɪtəl]
Word Origin
- hiatal (adj.)
- 1906, from stem of hiatus + -al (1).
Example
- 1. Consult a pediatrician prior to use if your child has gallstones , gallbladder or bile-duct obstruction , hiatal hernia , or acid reflux .
- 2. The association between large hiatal hernias and iron deficiency anemia was first described in the 1930s .
- 3. This particular test is successfully used to locate hiatal hernias , blockages , and other gastrointestinal problems .
- 4. To explore the early diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital mesenteric hiatal hernia .
- 5. Keywords the common benign diseases of gastroesophageal junction includes gastroesophageal reflux disease , hiatal hernia and achalasia of the cardia . The patients with moderate to severe diseases usually require surgical treatment .