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hiatus

Anatomy

1. a natural opening or aperture; foramen

2. a less common word for vulva

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hiatus

[hī′ād·əs]

(anatomy)

A space or a passage through an organ.

(geology)

A gap in a rock sequence due to a lack of deposition of a bed or to erosion of beds.

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He added that the Syrian Army took a brief hiatus south of Kabani after scoring an important advance.

Syrian Army resumes offensive in northeast Latakia to capture jihadist stronghold

The 38-year-old, whose real name is Niall Breslin, revealed a six-year hiatus has allowed the group to enjoy the time they spend together more.

Band break did us good says Bressie

At Newcastle, when he's fit, he'll be in the first team - if he was to go to Manchester United, he probably won't start - and all of a sudden, big money but a hiatus in his career.

Remaining at United will be better for Sean

After a two-year hiatus in the music industry, OPM icon Rico Blanco is definitely back on the scene to bring new music and surprise.

Rico Blanco returns with 'Nagbabalik' featuring IV of Spades

The Hallmark Channel drama's been on hiatus (not canceled!) for the last few weeks, since dropping star Lori Loughlin (Abigail), and Hearties still don't know when Season 6 will start back up again, but at least they'll be getting a little something on Wednesday to hold them over.

Creator Brian Bird Teases New 'When Calls The Heart' Video

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia is set to launch direct and regular flights to Calicut in India on Wednesday, following a three-year hiatus.

Saudia launches direct flights to Calicut, India

Actor JM de Guzman shared on Wednesday his realizations in his return to show business following a two-year hiatus.

JM de Guzman shares realizations after rehab

[USA], Oct 26 (ANI): Italian actor Roberto Benigni is all set to return to the big screen after a seven-year hiatus in director Matteo Garrone's live-action version of 'Pinocchio.'

Roberto Benigni to star in 'Pinocchio'

COLEEN NOLAN has announced she is taking a hiatus from all her work commitments including Loose Women and postponing her solo tour after Kim Woodburn's controversial appearance on the show.

Coleen puts TV and solo tour on hold

WEDNESDAY, March 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Vaginal birth is associated with worse pelvic organ support five years after a woman's first delivery, and genital hiatus size is an independent predictor of worse support, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Vaginal Birth Tied to Later Lack of Pelvic Organ Support; Width of genital hiatus independently predicts worse support five years after vaginal delivery

By: Egypt Today staff CAIRO -- 6 September 2017: The return of biannual military exercises between Egypt and the U.S., called the Bright Star 2017, after an eight-year hiatus is good for Egypt-U.S.