Umbilical area

What does "Umbilical area" 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 "umbilical area" is a term used in medicine to refer to the area of the body around the belly button. This area is called "umbilical" because the belly button itself is where the umbilical cord was attached when a person was a baby in their mother's womb. The umbilical area is located in the center of the abdomen, and it can be a focus of medical attention for various conditions, such as hernias or infections.

Confusing Medical Report?

BaluMed makes medicine understandable! Our extensive medical report explanation 'translates' complex medical terms from MRI findings and discharge summaries into easily understandable language. With a combination of artificial intelligence and medical expertise, we offer quickly available and reliable information.

  • Extensive. Summary, explanation per section, glossary.
  • Fast & Reliable. Doctor-reviewed, receive today.
  • Privacy. Documents are automatically anonymized.
  • Multilingual. English or German.