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omphalus

/ˈɒm.fə.ləs/

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noun

/ˈɒm.fə.ləs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее рубец или отметину на животе в месте прикрепления пуповины.

A noun referring to the scar or mark on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached.

  1. Navel or belly buttonB2formal

    The small scar or mark on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached at birth.

    ruПупок

    • The doctor examined the baby's omphalus for signs of infection.
    • In some cultures, the omphalus is considered a symbol of life.
    • He had a small, round omphalus that was barely visible.

    Synonymsbelly buttonnavelomphalosumbilicus

Forms
  • omphali plural form
  • omphali's possessive plural form
  • omphalus's possessive singular form