Omphalocele

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008229",
  "term": "Omphalocele",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital birth defect in which some abdominal organs protrude outside the body through an opening in the navel, covered by a thin membrane. This occurs when the abdominal wall fails to close completely during fetal development. It is often associated with other congenital anomalies.",
  "synonyms": [
    "exomphalos"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital",
    "viscera",
    "gastroschisis",
    "eventration",
    "umbilical cord"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 787 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/omphalocele/"
}