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diaphragmatic
Relating to, of the nature of, or referring to, a diaphragm.
This entry is located in the following units: dia-, di- (page 5) -ic (page 47) phrag-, phragm-, phragmo-, phrax-, -phraxis + (page 1)
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diaphragmatic hernia
A condition present at birth where there is an abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents upward through a defect in the diaphragm.

This condition is treated as a surgical emergency due to interference with the infant's breathing. Smaller, less serious diaphragmatic hernias may also be seen in adults.

This entry is located in the following units: hernio-, herni- + (page 1) phrag-, phragm-, phragmo-, phrax-, -phraxis + (page 1)