Protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall

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n. protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall

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Eventration \E`ven*tra*tion\, n. [L. e out + venter belly.] (Med.) A tumor containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, occasioned by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen. A wound, of large extent, in the abdomen, through which the greater part ...

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Eventration is the protrusion of contents of the abdomen through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall . This can refer to: Diaphragmatic eventration Herniation Evisceration (disambiguation)

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n. 1 (context medicine English) A tumour containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, caused by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen. 2 (context medicine English) A large wound in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude. ...