noun
- a congenital condition in which an organ or part of the body is turned inside out or protrudes abnormally from its normal position
Usage: medical term; most commonly refers to bladder exstrophy
Examples
- Bladder exstrophy is a rare birth defect that requires surgical repair.
- The pediatric surgeon explained the treatment options for exstrophy to the parents.
- Exstrophy of the cloaca is a more severe form of the condition.
- Early diagnosis of exstrophy allows for better surgical planning.