acromphalus

noun

Meaning

A navel that protrudes outward from the abdomen.

Examples

  • The infant was born with an acromphalus that required monitoring by the pediatrician.
  • Medical students were taught to distinguish between a standard umbilical depression and an acromphalus.

Synonyms: outie, protruding navel, umbilical protrusion, acromphalus