The point on the abdomen where the umbilical cord is connected to the fetus; in adults it is marked by a depression or occasionally a small protrusion; also called, colloquially, belly button.
Depressed point on the surface of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was formerly attached.
The scar left on the abdomen when the umbilical cord falls off after birth; usually called the navel or belly button.
The trace left behind on a baby’s abdomen when the umbilical cord is cut. The umbilicus is commonly called the navel or the belly button.
A circular depression in the center of the abdomen marking the site of attachment of the umbilical cord in the fetus.
The scientific name for the navel, a circular depression in the abdomen that marks the areas where the umbilical cord was attached when the fetus was in the uterus.
A depressed point in the middle of the abdomen; the scar that marks the former attachment of the umbilical cord to the fetus.
The site where the umbilical cord was formerly attached, alternatively referred to as the navel or belly button.
The abdominal scar indicating where the umbilical cord was attached to the fetus. It’s often referred to as the navel or belly button.
Newborns can experience different umbilical disorders, and on occasion, such issues might also arise in adults.
At times, the infant’s umbilical stump can become infected, leading to the discharge of pus. Referred to as omphalitis, this condition typically starts within the initial week of life. Managing it involves delicately cleansing the umbilicus using sterile cotton wool and water. Antibiotic treatment might also be required. Another prevalent issue is the occurrence of an umbilical hernia.
Frequently observed, a fleshy outgrowth known as a granuloma can develop on the umbilical stump, often due to prolonged infection. These umbilical granulomas can be treated by applying silver nitrate topically to eliminate them. Another type of growth is an umbilical polyp (also referred to as umbilical adenoma), which appears as a shiny, vivid red, raspberry-like protrusion. Surgical removal might be necessary for such polyps.
Umbilical hernias occasionally manifest in adults. Other complications are infrequent.
One potential issue involves a discharge originating from the umbilicus, which could stem from an infection or an unusual connection between the umbilicus and the urinary, biliary, or intestinal systems. Such structural irregularities might arise due to congenital defects, cancer, or tuberculosis. Surgical intervention might offer a solution to rectify these anomalies. In certain instances, secondary cancerous growths could arise in the umbilicus as a consequence of cancers affecting the breast, colon, ovary, or stomach. In exceptional cases, women might experience endometriosis in the umbilicus, leading to menstrual bleeding from this area.
The circular, indented scar located in the center of the abdomen, which indicates the former attachment point of the umbilical cord. It is also known as the navel.