omentocele

/ɒmɛnˈtoʊsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of hernia in which the intestines protrude into the inguinal canal through a congenital weakness in the abdominal wall, often resulting in a bulge in the groin area

“The doctor ordered an MRI to diagnose the patient’s omentocele, which had been causing them significant discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • inguinal hernia
  • umbilical hernia

Antonyms

  • abdominal strengthening
  • hernia repair