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umbilicus

/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/

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noun

/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее рубец или отметину на животе, где при рождении была прикреплена пуповина.

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

  1. Navel or belly buttonC1formalmedical

    A small scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached during fetal development.

    ruПупок

    • The doctor examined the infant's umbilicus for signs of infection.
    • The umbilicus is often a focal point in abdominal examinations.
    • After birth, the umbilicus heals and forms the belly button.

    Synonymsbelly buttonnavelomphalosomphalus

Forms
  • umbilici plural form
  • umbilicuses plural form
  • umbilici's possessive plural form
  • umbilicuses' possessive plural form
  • umbilicus's possessive singular form