typhlocele

/tɪfˈloʊsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital defect where the abdominal contents protrude through a navel opening due to a lack of closure of the omphalomesenteric duct.

“The infant was diagnosed with a typhlocele, requiring immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • gastroschisis
  • omphalocele

Antonyms

  • ischiopagus
  • omphalopagus