entocoele

/ɛntəˈsɪli/ or /ɛntəˈsiːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital hernia in which the intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall, specifically through the umbilicus.

“The baby was born with an entocoele and required immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • congenital hernia
  • umbilical hernia

Antonyms

  • none