Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
umbilicus
noun
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəs/
Definition
The navel or belly button, a small scar on the abdomen marking where the umbilical cord was attached in a fetus.
Examples
- The doctor examined the umbilicus for any signs of infection.
- After the birth, the umbilicus was carefully clamped and cut.
Meaning
In anatomy, the umbilicus is the area of the body that connects the developing fetus to the mother’s placenta through the umbilical cord, and after birth, it becomes the small indentation in the middle of the belly.
Synonyms
- navel
- belly button
