Umbilicus

/ˌʌmˈbɪlɪkəs/

Synonyms for "umbilicus" (39 found)

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Closest matches (8)

Strong matches (12)

center of actioncenter of gravitycentroidcentrumcoredead centerepicenterhearthubkernel
Noun(2 words)
focal pointhub

Related words (19)

Noun(7 words)
navel of shellnavelsnombrilnucleusomphalusshell umbilicusumbilical opening

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

7 entries
anatomical landmarkanatomical structurefigurative expressionmetaphormollusk anatomypointshell feature

More specific

7 entries
center of gravitydeep umbilicushub of activitynavel of the worldopen umbilicusumbilical ringumbilical scar

Collocations

6 entries
navel piercingumbilical cordumbilical herniaumbilical regionumbilical scarumbilicus anatomy

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

3 entries
umbilicalumbilical cordumbilically

Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The surgeon made a small incision just below the umbilicus.

Source: tatoeba (13625480)

A tiny hernia was visible near the infant's umbilicus.

Source: tatoeba (13625481)

Dr. Mohammed-Abdi noticed a mild discharge from the umbilicus and ordered further tests.

Source: tatoeba (13625487)

Although I have been tempted to cut the umbilicus, and pass a ligature round the remaining portion on one occasion, yet I now deem such interference officious and uncalled - for at this eventful period.

Source: wiktionary

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