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even·tra·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eventrationnoun

    protrusion of the intestine through the abdominal wall

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  1. eventration

    Eventration is a medical term referring to an abnormal elevation or protrusion of the abdominal contents, usually due to weakened muscles or tissues in the abdominal wall. It is often the result of a defect or injury caused by surgery, trauma or a congenital condition. This results in hernia-like symptoms and requires medical attention and often surgery to treat.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Eventrationnoun

    a tumor containing a large portion of the abdominal viscera, occasioned by relaxation of the walls of the abdomen

  2. Eventrationnoun

    a wound, of large extent, in the abdomen, through which the greater part of the intestines protrude

  3. Eventrationnoun

    the act af disemboweling

  4. Etymology: [L. e out + venter belly.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Eventration

    e-ven-trā′shun, n. act of opening the belly; protrusion of an organ from the abdomen.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of eventration in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of eventration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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