epiplocele

/ɛpɪpləˈsliː/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital hernia in which the omentum protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall.

“The doctor explained to the patient that the epiplocele required immediate surgery to prevent further complications.”

Synonyms

  • hernia of the omentum
  • omental hernia

Antonyms

  • abdominal anomaly