acromphalus

acromphalus
noun
abnormal protrusion of the navel; sometimes the start of umbilical hernia
Hypernyms: ↑abnormality, ↑abnormalcy

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  • acromphalus — Abnormal projection of the umbilicus. [acro + G. omphalos, umbilicus] * * * acrom·pha·lus (ə kromґfə ləs) [acr + omphalus] 1. undue prominence of the navel; sometimes a sign of umbilical hernia. 2. the center of the navel …   Medical dictionary

  • abnormalcy — noun an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies • Syn: ↑abnormality • Ant: ↑normality (for: ↑abnormality) • Derivationally related forms: ↑abnormal ( …   Useful english dictionary

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