myocele

/ˈmaɪ.əˌsili/ or /ˈmaɪ.oʊˌsɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital or acquired hernia of the intestines through a congenital or acquired opening in the abdominal wall, especially when the hernia includes a portion of the intestine and is usually accompanied by peritoneal adhesions.

“The patient underwent emergency surgery to repair the myocele that had developed due to a traumatic injury.”

Synonyms

  • diastasis
  • hernia

Antonyms

  • abdominal cavity integrity