acromphalus

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noun

An abnormal protrusion of the navel that sometimes leads to umbilical hernia

OriginAncient Greek ὀμφᾰλός →
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Meanings

noun
  1. medicineAn abnormal protrusion of the navel that sometimes leads to umbilical hernia

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekὀμφᾰλός“navel”
  2. Englishacromphalus

acro- + Ancient Greek ὀμφᾰλός (omphălós, “navel”)

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acromphalus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acromphalus

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