Vocabulary Entry

omphalocele

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noun

A congenital condition in which an infant's intestines or other abdominal organs protrude through a defect in the abdominal wall at the navel.

Example Sentences

"The doctor diagnosed the newborn with an omphalocele."

"Early surgical intervention is crucial for babies born with an omphalocele."

"Parents were informed about the potential complications associated with omphalocele."