Definition of Omphalocele

1. Noun. Protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth.

Exact synonyms: Umbilical Hernia
Generic synonyms: Hernia, Herniation

Definition of Omphalocele

1. n. A hernia at the navel.

Definition of Omphalocele

1. Noun. A hernia of the navel ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Omphalocele

1. A hernia at the navel. Origin: Gr. The navel + a tumour: cf.F. Omphalocele. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Omphalocele

omotracheal triangle
omov
omovs
omphacine
omphacite
omphacites
omphal-
omphalectomy
omphalelcosis
omphali
omphalic
omphalinoid
omphalitis
omphalo-
omphaloangiopagus
omphalocele (current term)
omphaloceles
omphalocentric
omphalode
omphalodes
omphaloenteric
omphaloi
omphalomancy
omphalomesaraic
omphalomesenteric
omphalomesenteric artery
omphalomesenteric cord
omphalomesenteric cyst
omphalomesenteric duct
omphalomesenteric duct cyst

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