Omphalitis is the medical term for inflammation of the umbilical cord stump in the neonatal newborn period, most commonly attributed to a bacterial infection. While currently an uncommon anatomical location for infection in the newborn in the United States, it has caused significant morbidity and mortality both historically and in areas where heal...
Inflammation of the umbilicus and surrounding parts. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(om″fә-li´tis) inflammation of the umbilicus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: om′fă-lī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the umbilicus and surrounding parts.