hiatal

adjective

hi·​a·​tal hī-ˈā-tᵊl How to pronounce hiatal (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving a hiatus

Examples of hiatal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most hiatal hernias are thought to be congenital, meaning you were born with the propensity to have a larger-than-needed hole in the diaphragm. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hiatal was in 1909

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“Hiatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hiatal. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

hiatal

adjective
hi·​a·​tal hī-ˈāt-ᵊl How to pronounce hiatal (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving a hiatus
the diaphragm's hiatal opening
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