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exomphalos

 

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Noun exomphalos has 1 sense
  1. exomphalos - an umbilical hernia at birth in which some abdominal organs push into the umbilical cord
    --1 is a kind of
    hernia, herniation

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Exomphalos

Description:

Exomphalos, also known as omphalocele, is a congenital birth defect in which an infant's abdominal organs protrude outside the body through a weakness in the belly button area. It is characterized by a sac-like structure containing intestine, liver, and occasionally other organs.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A congenital birth defect in which abdominal organs protrude through a weakness in the belly button area.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the newborn with exomphalos, and surgery was urgently scheduled to correct the condition.

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Sense 2:

Noun: The sac-like structure that forms as a result of an exomphalos.

Example sentence: The surgeon carefully removed the exomphalos, ensuring the abdominal organs were properly placed back into the baby's body.

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Sense 3:

Noun: A support group or organization for families affected by exomphalos.

Example sentence: The exomphalos foundation provides helpful resources and emotional support to families facing the challenges of this condition.

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Sense 4:

Adjective: Referring to something or someone popular or trendy in the local community.

Example sentence: The new coffee shop became exomphalos among the locals, attracting a steady stream of customers.

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