"Enterocoelomata" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Enterocoelomata is a phylum of animals that includes many species of invertebrates and vertebrates, including humans and other mammals. It is characterized by the presence of a coelom, which is a fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the digestive organs. The coelom develops from the enterocoel, which is a pocket of coelomic fluid that forms in the embryo. The Enterocoelomata are thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the Deuterostomia, another phylum of animals that includes chordates and members of the phylum Hemichordata.
An enterocoele is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a hernia of the bowel and surrounding peritoneal sac through a defect in the abdominal wall. It can occur as an isolated finding or as part of a more complex condition known as prune belly syndrome. Symptoms may include abdominal distension, vomiting, constipation, and abdominal pain, and treatment typically involves surgical repair to prevent complications such as bowel obstruction and incarceration.