Umbilical-hernia
noun, Pathology.
1.
a hernia of the umbilicus.
umbilical hernia n.
A hernia in which part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall under the skin at the umbilicus. Also called exomphalos.
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umbilical region n. The middle region of the abdomen centered around the navel.
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umbilical ring n. An opening in the abdominal wall through which the umbilical cord passes and meets the fetus.
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