Bleeding from the umbilicus. ... Origin: omphalo-+ G. Rhegnymi, to burst forth ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(om″fә-lo-ra´jә) hemorrhage from the umbilicus.
Type: Term Pronunciation: om′fă-lō-rā′jē-ă Definitions: 1. Bleeding from the umbilicus.
Bleeding that occurs at the site of the umbilicus. The most common cause for umbilical bleeding is fungal or bacterial infections. Any significant amount of blood or continuous bleeding in the umbilical area should be reported to a healthcare provider.