gastrocele

/ˌɡæstrəˈsiːl, -siːl, -ˈsɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital hernia of the umbilical cord through the navel, often occurring in infants, in which a portion of the intestine protrudes through the umbilical ring.

“The infant was diagnosed with a gastrocele, which required emergency surgery to correct.”

Synonyms

  • navel hernia
  • umbilical hernia

Antonyms

  • abdominal surgery
  • hernia repair