umbilicus

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/ʌmbɪˈlʌɪkəs/ English

Definitions

noun

Navel
Hilum
A depression or opening in the center of the base of many spiral shells.
Either of the two apertures in the calamus of a feather.

Related words

Synonyms

omphalos omphalus bellybutton navel cotyledon umbilic umbi umbilication umbilicoplasty acromphalus abdominal abdomen omphalocele belly button ring outie urachus

Associated

funicle pervious denticle plicate nacreous callus columella peristome chink operculum umbilical venter

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