Periumbilical region

What does "Periumbilical region" 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

The periumbilical region is a term used in medicine to describe the area of the body around the belly button, also known as the navel or umbilicus. It's a specific area on the abdomen, and it's often referred to when discussing pain or other symptoms in that region. For example, if someone has a stomach ache that's centered around their belly button, a doctor might say the pain is in the periumbilical region.

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