umbilical hernia

/ˈʌmˌbɪləkəl ˌhʌrniə/
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Other forms: umbilical hernias; umbilical herniae

Definitions of umbilical hernia
  1. noun
    protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
    synonyms: omphalocele
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    type of:
    hernia, herniation
    rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
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