The Umbilical cord stump, left behind after omphalotomy

Omphalotomy is the medical procedure that involves the cutting of the umbilical cord after childbirth.[1] The word omphalotomy is derived from the prefix omphal(o)-, from the Ancient Greek word ὀμφαλός (omphalós), meaning navel, and the suffix -tomy, also from Ancient Greek, meaning incision. The incision is normally made between two clamps on the umbilical cord,[2] used to stop blood flow, leaving an umbilical stump attached to the baby. After roughly 15 days, the remaining umbilical stump dries out and falls off, leaving a scar: the navel, or belly-button[3]

References

  1. ↑ "omphalotomy". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  2. ↑ wiley.com
  3. ↑ "What Happens to the Umbilical Cord after Birth?". New Health Advisor. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
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