Hiatus
Hiatus
Hiatus (/haɪˈeɪtəs/; from Latin hiatus, meaning 'opening' or 'gap') is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to denote a gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity.
Medical Definition
In the field of medicine, a hiatus refers to a natural opening or passage in the body. The most commonly known is the esophageal hiatus, which is an opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus and vagus nerve pass.
Etymology
The term hiatus originates from the Latin word hiatus, which means 'opening' or 'gap'. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century and has been used in the medical field to denote various types of openings or gaps in the body.
Related Terms
- Esophageal hiatus: An opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus and vagus nerve pass.
- Hiatal hernia: A condition in which part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle via the esophageal hiatus.
- Foramen: A hole or opening in the body or a bone.
- Fissure: A long, narrow opening or line of breakage in the form of a crack, split, or groove.
- Aperture: An opening, hole, or gap.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hiatus
- Wikipedia's article - Hiatus
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