Infraumbilical incision

What does "Infraumbilical incision" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

An infraumbilical incision is a medical term for a cut made below the belly button. This is usually done during surgery to access the lower part of the abdomen. The word "infraumbilical" is derived from Latin, where "infra" means below and "umbilical" refers to the belly button. This type of incision is commonly used in various surgical procedures such as appendectomy, cesarean section, and others.

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