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exomphalos

/ɛkˈsɒm.fə.lɒs/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ɛkˈsɒm.fə.lɒs/

A medical term for a congenital condition present at birth where abdominal organs protrude into the base of the umbilical cord.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин для врожденного состояния, присутствующего при рождении, при котором органы брюшной полости выступают в основание пуповины.
  1. Congenital umbilical hernia C2 formal medical

    A birth defect where abdominal organs protrude through the belly button area into the umbilical cord.

    • The newborn was diagnosed with exomphalos and required immediate surgery.
    • Exomphalos occurs when the abdominal wall fails to close properly during fetal development.
    • Doctors carefully monitored the baby's exomphalos to prevent complications.

    🇷🇺Врожденная пупочная грыжа

    Synonyms: omphalocele