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umbilicus Synonyms
Another word for umbilicus
Choosing another word for umbilicus depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The small rounded depression or scar in the center of the abdomen marking the point where the umbilical cord was attached before birth; the navel.
Usage Example
"The surgeon made a small incision just below the patient's navel to perform the laparoscopic procedure."
Strongest
navel
belly button
Strong
omphalos
• noun (Context 2)
A central pit, hollow, or depression in a biological structure, such as the central cavity at the base of a spiral mollusk shell or the scar on a seed where it was attached to the stalk.
Usage Example
"Marine biologists examined the deep hilum on the underside of the gastropod shell to help identify the species."
Strong
hilum
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Umbilicus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/umbilicus