Definitions

1. noun

A congenital anomaly in which the intestines and other abdominal organs are not enclosed within the abdominal cavity and are instead protruding outside the body, often through the navel.

“The newborn was diagnosed with exomphalos, requiring immediate surgery to correct the condition.”

2. noun

Same as omphalocele.

“The doctor explained to the parents that the baby’s exomphalos was a type of omphalocele that would require ongoing medical care.”