1. A tumour near the umbilicus. ... 2. A hernia through a defect in the abdominal wall near the umbilicus. ... Origin: para-+ G. Omphalos, umbilicus, + kele, tumour, hernia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: par′om-fal′ō-sēl Definitions: 1. A tumor near the umbilicus. 2. A hernia through a defect in the abdominal wall near the umbilicus.