Meaning & use
periumbilical
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Located in the area around the navel (belly button).
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The patient reported sharp periumbilical pain that later moved to the lower right abdomen.
A periumbilical rash can sometimes indicate an underlying digestive issue.
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A medical term used almost exclusively by doctors and in clinical descriptions, especially when diagnosing appendicitis.
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