omphalorrhea

omphalorrhea

 [om″fah-lo-re´ah] effusion of lymph at the umbilicus.

om·pha·lor·rhe·a

(om'fă-lō-rē'ă), A serous discharge from the umbilicus. [omphalo- + G. rhoia, flow]

omphalorrhea

An older term for a fluid discharge from the umbilical stump; umbilical cord discharge or drainage are preferred in the working medical parlance.

om·pha·lor·rhe·a

(om'fă-lōr-ē'ă) A serous discharge from the umbilicus.
Synonym(s): omphalorrhoea. [omphalo- + G. rhoia, flow]