A type of hernia where internal organs protrude through the abdominal wall without rupturing the peritoneum.
From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'kele' (hernia/rupture). Medical term developed in the 19th century to distinguish this specific type of hernia from others by its anatomical characteristics.
Doctors use 'epicele' to describe a particularly tricky hernia situation where the organs push outward but stay contained, like pushing on a balloon where the outer membrane stays intact even as the interior shifts around.
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