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hiatal
adjective
hi·a·tal
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Definition of hiatal
: of, relating to, or involving a hiatus
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hiatal
adjective
hi·a·tal
| \ hī-ˈāt-ᵊl
\
\
Medical Definition of hiatal
: of, relating to, or involving a hiatus
the diaphragm's hiatal opening
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