Is Umbilicus a Plural?

Is Umbilicus a Plural?

The plural form of umbilicus is umbilici or umbilicuses.

What is umbilicus in medical terminology?

1a : navel sense 1. b : any of several morphological depressions especially : hilum sense 1. 2 : a central point : core, heart.

What is a umbilicus called?

Reviewed on 3/29/2021. Umbilicus: The vestige left behind on a newborn's belly when the umbilical cord is cut. Also called the navel or belly button.

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