umbilicusnoun [ C ]
uk/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəs/us/ʌmˈbɪl.ə.kəs/plural umbilici umbilicuses specializedthe small, round part in the middle of the belly that is left after the umbilical cord (= the long tube of flesh joining the baby to its mother) has been cut at birth:
Unlike other mammals, the human umbilicus is clearly visible.
Synonym
navel
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
The human torso
- -bellied
- -chested
- abs
- axilla
- breast
- crotch
- diaphragm
- flank
- glute
- gluteus
- gut
- love handles
- paunch
- pectorals
- pot
- potbelly
- six-pack
- solar plexus
- spare tyre
- torso
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