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l equal to each other. A sphere may be osculatory to the surface in every direction at an umbilicus. Called also umbilic.

ame, as upon a buckler or bridle; a stud; a knob; the central projection of a shield. See Umbilicus.

A form of double monster, in which two individuals are united by a common umbilicus.

A mark or depression in the middle of the abdomen; the umbilicus. See Umbilicus.belly button in humans

A European perennial succulent herb (Cotyledon umbilicus), having round, peltate leaves with a central depression; -- also called pennywort, and kidneywort.

Of or pertaining to the umbilicus, or navel.

A combining form indicating connection with, or relation to, the umbilicus, or navel.

Of or pertaining to the umbilicus and mesentery; omphalomesaraic; as, the omphalomesenteric arteries and veins of a fetus.

Near the umbilicus; -- applied especially to one or more small veins which, in man, connect the portal vein with the epigastric veins in the front wall of the abdomen.

the genus Solarium and allied genera. The shell is conical, and usually has a large, deep umbilicus exposing the upper whorls. Called also perspective shell.

An umbilicus. See Umbilicus, 5 (b).

Of or pertaining to an umbilicus, or umbilical cord; umbilic.

pressed in the middle, like a navel, as a flower, fruit, or leaf; navel-shaped; having an umbilicus; as, an umbilicated smallpox vesicle.

A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.