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  2. Omphalolith - Wikipedia

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    An omphalolith, also known as a umbolith, omphalith, [1] navel stone, [2] or umbilical concretion [3] is a periumbilical mass that may form due to the accumulation of sebum and keratin. [4] The colour is black or brown, and may be related to the skin type of the patient. [2] It may resemble a malignant melanoma.

  3. Navel - Wikipedia

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    The belly button is unique to each individual due to it being a scar, and various general forms have been classified by medical practitioners. [6] [7] [further explanation needed] Outie: A navel consisting of the umbilical tip protruding past the periumbilical skin is an outie. Essentially any navel which is not concave.

  4. Calculus (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    A calculus (pl.: calculi), often called a stone, is a concretion of material, usually mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body. Formation of calculi is known as lithiasis (/ ˌ l ɪ ˈ θ aɪ ə s ɪ s /). Stones can cause a number of medical conditions.

  5. Navel piercing - Wikipedia

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    A navel piercing (also referred to as a belly button piercing) is a type of piercing that penetrates the skin of the navel. It is most commonly located on the upper fold of skin but can also be affected underneath or around the edges of the navel. Healing usually takes around 6–12 months but varies person-to-person due to differences in ...

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  7. Napakivi - Wikipedia

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    The name tonttukivi refers to the elfs known as tonttu and also to the Finnish language word for a plot of land "tontti". Some stones equivalent to napakivi have been referred to with the term Juminkeko [ fi ] or Jumin kurikka , in which case they will have been connected to the mysterious spirit known as Jumi [ fi ] , who served as the basis ...

  8. Cultural views on the midriff and navel - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, the Motion Picture Production Code, or Hays Code, enforced after 1934, banned the exposure of the female navel in Hollywood films. [3] The National Legion of Decency, a Roman Catholic body guarding over American media content, also pressured Hollywood to keep clothing that exposed certain parts of the female body, such as bikinis and low-cut dresses, from being featured ...

  9. Surface piercing - Wikipedia

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    They are the most likely to be rejected as they only break through small amounts of skin. This leaves less skin to keep the piercing secure. The body will push it to the surface of the skin causing it to "grow out". [2] Proper placement and jewelry selection by an experienced body piercer can help alleviate this problem.