Hiatic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hiatic is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Of or relating to a hiatus (break between two vowels).
Meaning
(linguistics) Of or relating to a hiatus (break between two vowels).
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Hiatal, relating to a hiatus (opening in an organ).
Example Sentences
When both tests are negative the diagnosis of heart problems will be rejected and the patient will be advised to consult a specialist in internal medicine, because sliding hiatic hernia has become a more probable diagnosis.
The obese population also faces a higher risk of other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (e.g., pancreatitis, gallbladder stones, hiatic hernia, gastroesophageal reflux, etc.) as well as dermatological diseases, sleep apnea,[…]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antihiatic, aspirated, heteric, hetairic, hiccupy, holophasic.
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