oscheocele

/ɒskiˈoʊsɪli/ (os-kee-OH-seel)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of umbilical hernia where the omentum protrudes through a defect in the umbilicus, often hanging from the umbilicus like a sac.

“The doctor confirmed that the patient’s abdominal pain was caused by an oscheocele.”

Synonyms

  • umbilical hernia
  • ventral hernia

Antonyms

  • abdominal cavity normalcy