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Caput Medusa

Caput Medusa is a term derived from Latin, which literally translates to "the head of Medusa." It refers to a particular medical condition characterized by the abnormal appearance of dilated veins radiating from the umbilicus (belly button) resembling the writhing serpent hair of the mythological figure Medusa.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

1. The patient's caput medusa was an alarming sign of advanced cirrhosis.

2. The doctor diagnosed the caput medusa by observing the blue veins around the belly button.

3. The caput medusa is commonly associated with portal hypertension.

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