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umbilical

um·bi·li·cal

UK/ʌmˈbɪ.lɪ.kəl/ US/ʌm.bɪˈlaɪ.kəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or resembling the umbilicus

  • “umbilical cord”

Origin

From Latin umbilicus (“navel”) + -al. By surface analysis, umbilic- + -al.

Phrases

  • umbilical artery
  • umbilical cord
  • umbilical hernia
  • umbilical notch
  • umbilical vein

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