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The medical term for the belly button is which of the following?

  • Nares
  • Nevus
  • Umbilicus
  • Paxillus
Explanation

The medical term for the belly button is "umbilicus." The term "umbilicus" refers to the specific anatomical structure that forms as a result of the umbilical cord connecting the developing fetus to the placenta during pregnancy. Once the umbilical cord is cut after birth, what remains is a small depression on the abdominal wall, commonly known as the belly button or navel. In medical terminology, however, the correct term for this structure is "umbilicus."