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.
There are many types of hernia, some more common than others. The most common types are in the diaphragm and the groin. Hernias can develop over time or be present right from birth. Here are the different types of abdominal wall hernia: Inguinal hernia â most common abdominal hernia. The inguinal canal is a small opening where the testicle descends during fetal development. Sometimes the opening does not properly close or leave a weak area where the hernia can develop later on.