| Pronunciation: | | 'âmfulow`sl
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth |
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OMPHALOCELE is a 11 letter word that starts with O. |
| | Synonyms: | | umbilical hernia |
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| | See Also: | | hernia, herniation |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Omphalocele is found at birth and due to the incomplete closure of the anterior abdominal wall. The abdominal contents, stomach, liver, spleen and intestine is seen within a sac. The presence of the sac distinguishes this condition from gastroschisis in which there is no sac. |
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