Definition: The umbilicus is better known as the naval, or belly button. The umbilicus is where the umbilical cord attaches to the fetus during pregnancy. Once the baby is born, the remnants of the umbilical cord falls off, leaving the umbilicus behind.
Pronunciation: ummm-Bull-eye-cuss
Also Known As: belly button, naval
Common Misspellings: umbulicus, umbelicus, umbalicus, umbilikus, umbilicuss, umbillicus,
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The umbilicus, or belly button, serves no purpose after a child is born.
