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Omphalocele

Definition:

Omphalocele refers to a congenital birth defect where an infant's abdominal organs protrude through the belly button area because of a gap in the development of the muscles in the abdominal wall.

Senses:

Noun:

1. Medical Sense: A birth defect where abdominal organs herniate through the umbilical ring.
2. Popular Sense: A condition where the belly button sticks out due to a gap in the abdominal wall.

Usage:

Medical:

The doctors diagnosed the newborn with an omphalocele and immediately prepared for surgery.

Studies show that the chance of developing an omphalocele during pregnancy is less than 1 in 5,000.

Popular:

The cute baby had an adorable little omphalocele that made their belly button look unique.

When my friend's baby was born, we were surprised to see an omphalocele instead of a typical belly button.

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