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umbilicus 1. Biology a hollow or navel-like structure, such as the cavity at the base of a gastropod shell 2. Anatomy a technical name for the navel umbilicus [əm′bil·ə·kəs] (anatomy) The navel; the round, depressed cicatrix in the median line of the abdomen, marking the site of the aperture through which passed the fetal umbilical vessels. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For a patient heading off to have abdominal surgery a clean umbilicus is probably not a bad idea. Madrid is a natural locus of exchange between Europe and Latin America and this latest tranche of airport development, which includes two new runways, aims to strengthen the historic umbilicus between Old and New Worlds. If it wants to withdraw and focus obsessively upon contemplating its own umbilicus, it should say so. |
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