单词 | umbilicus |
释义 | Word Frequency umbilicus(ʌmˈbɪlɪkəs, ˌʌmbɪˈlaɪkəs) nounWord forms: plural -bilici (-ˈbɪlɪˌsaɪ, -bɪˈlaɪsaɪ) 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 Derived forms umbiliform (ʌmˈbɪlɪˌfɔːm) adjective Word origin C18: from Latin: navel, centre; compare Latin umbō shield boss, Greek omphalos navel |
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