Bochdalek hernia en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the Czech pathologist Vincenz Alexander Bochdalek (1801–1883).
Meanings
- A congenital diaphragmatic hernia, allowing normally intraabdominal organs to enter into the thoracic cavity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bochdalek hernias | Number=Plur | lexicographic |