umbilical


Definition: Meaning of, umbilical in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ʌmˈbɪlɪk(ə)l;ˌʌmbɪˈlʌɪk(ə)l /

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  1. relating to or resembling the umbilicus
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umbilical umbilicals
  1. membranous duct connecting the foetus with the placenta
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umbilical used in phrases

  • umbilical cord (noun)
    1. a long narrow tube of flesh that joins an unborn baby to its mother
    2. a strong feeling of belonging to or a strong feeling of relationship with a particular place, person, organization etc
  • umbilical hernia (noun)
    1. protrusion of the intestine and omentum through a hernia in the abdominal wall near the navel; usually self correcting after birth
  • umbilical vein (noun)
    1. a vein in the umbilical cord; returns nutrient blood from the placenta to the foetus
  • umbilical vesicle (noun)
    1. membranous structure that functions as the circulatory system in mammalian embryos until the heart becomes functional
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