Omphalotomy
Omphalotomy
Omphalotomy (pronounced: om·pha·lot·o·my, /ɒmfəˈlɒtəmi/) is a medical term referring to the surgical procedure of cutting the umbilical cord after childbirth.
Etymology
The term "Omphalotomy" is derived from the Greek words "omphalos" meaning "navel" and "tome" meaning "cutting".
Procedure
The Omphalotomy procedure is typically performed immediately after the delivery of a newborn. The umbilical cord, which connects the baby to the mother's placenta during pregnancy, is clamped and cut. This procedure separates the newborn from the mother. The remaining stump of the umbilical cord on the baby's abdomen dries and falls off over a period of one to two weeks, forming the navel or belly button.
Related Terms
- Umbilical cord: The lifeline that connects the mother and the fetus, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing waste products.
- Placenta: An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing waste products from the fetus's blood.
- Navel: Also known as the belly button, it is the scar on the abdomen that is caused when the umbilical cord is cut and then dries up.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Omphalotomy
- Wikipedia's article - Omphalotomy
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