empyocele

/ɛmpɪˈɒsɪli/ or /ɛmpɪˈɒsɪːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital defect in which one or more organs protrude through a defect in the navel (umbilicus) or the abdominal wall.

“The infant was diagnosed with an omphalocele, also known as an epyocle or empyocele, a rare condition where the intestines protrude through the navel.”

Synonyms

  • epyocle
  • omphalocele

Antonyms

  • healthy condition
  • normal development