umbilic
- noun
- /ˈʌmbɪlɪk/
- Specialized
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ombligo
- In geometry, the umbilic is considered the central point of a surface.
Examples
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The umbilic is often referred to as the navel.
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The incision was made just below the umbilic during the procedure.
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The doctor examined the patient's umbilic for signs of infection.
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In humans, the umbilic marks the spot where the umbilical cord was attached.
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In anatomy, the umbilic is the small scar where the umbilical cord was attached to a newborn.
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During the surgical procedure, the doctor carefully examined the patient's umbilic for any signs of infection.
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In geometry, the umbilic point is the center of a surface where certain curvature properties converge.
Synonyms
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A small round mark on the stomach where the baby was attached before birth
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A small round scar on the belly where the baby's cord attaches before birth
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The central point of a place or group seen as most important
A small round mark in the middle of the belly where the umbilical cord was attached
A central point people treat as the main focus
Surface Forms
Etymology
Umbilic comes from the Latin word umbilicus, which means 'navel' or 'belly button'. That is why umbilic can mean the navel itself or a central point on a surface, like the 'centre' of a body or shape.