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Eventration

Eˊven-tra-tion

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Noun.
[L.
e
out +
venter
belly.]
(Med.)
(a)
A tumor containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, occasioned by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen.
(b)
A wound, of large extent, in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude.
(c)
The act of disemboweling.

Definition 2024


eventration

eventration

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English

Noun

eventration (plural eventrations)

  1. (medicine) A tumour containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, caused by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen.
  2. (medicine) A large wound in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude.
  3. The act af disembowelling.