CDH

CDH

congenital diaphragmatic hernia of the neonate; congenital dislocation of the hip; congenital dysplasia of the hip.

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CDH

Abbrev. for

1. Congenital dislocation of the hip.

2. Congenital disease of the heart.

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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)

A condition in which the fetal diaphragm—the muscle dividing the chest and abdominal cavity—does not close completely.

Mentioned in: Prenatal Surgery

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