(pathology) A congenital diaphragmatic hernia, allowing normally intraabdominal organs to enter into the thoracic cavity.

plural of Bochdalek hernia

(anatomy, pathology) A protruding pouch of the peritoneum consisting of a herniated organ or tissue.

plural of hernial sac

plural of Morgagni hernia

(medicine, pathology) An anterior defect of the diaphragm characterized by herniation through the sternocostal triangle.