celiocele

/sɛliːoʊˈsiːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital or acquired protrusion of the small intestine through a defect in the abdominal wall.

“The patient’s condition was diagnosed as a rare case of celiocele, which required immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • hernia
  • protrusion

Antonyms

  • invagination