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Definition 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.

Definition of Umbilical hernia

1. Noun. (pathology) A hernia at the site of the umbilicus. ¹

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Medical Definition of Umbilical hernia

1. An abnormal protrusion of internal abdominal contents into a defect in the umbilical area. Common in the newborn, but usually resolves by age two. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Umbilical Hernia

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