Umbilical Hernia (Noun)
Meaning
Protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor reassured the parents that their newborn's umbilical hernia would likely correct itself within a few months.
- Umbilical hernias are relatively common in infants and usually do not require surgical intervention.
- After a thorough examination, the pediatrician diagnosed the baby with a small umbilical hernia near the navel.
- The nurse explained to the new mother that umbilical hernias often occur when the abdominal wall does not fully close after birth.
- In most cases, umbilical hernias resolve on their own by the time the child reaches three to five years of age.