Ex nihilo. Ex nihilo is a Latin phrase meaning out of nothing. It often appears in conjunction with the concept of creation, as in creatio ex nihilo, meaning creation out of nothing, chiefly in philosophical or theological contexts, but it also occurs in other fields.
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity. Treatment is usually surgical. The following types of diaphragmatic hernia exist: 1  Congenital diaphragmatic hernia. 2  Morgagni's hernia. 3  Bochdalek hernia. 4  Hiatal hernia.
Common Types of Hernias - Epigastric Hernia. An epigastric hernia (say eh-pih-GAS-trik HER-nee-uh) occurs when fat pushes through a weak part of the belly wall. It occurs in the middle of the belly between the breastbone and the belly button, or navel. Most of the time, these hernias are small. You can have more than one at a time. Epigastric hernias often have no symptoms.