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Omphalocele

Omphalocele Meaning & Definition
Omphalocele Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Omphalocele?

[n] protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth

Synonyms | Synonyms for Omphalocele: umbilical hernia

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See Also | hernia | herniation

Omphalocele In Webster's Dictionary

\Om"pha*lo*cele`\, n. [Gr. ? the navel + ? a tumor: cf.F. omphaloc['e]le.] (Med.) A hernia at the navel.

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