umbilical
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1um·bil·i·cal

adjective \ˌəm-ˈbi-li-kəl, British also ˌəm-bə-ˈlī-kəl\

Definition of UMBILICAL

1
: of, relating to, or used at the navel
2
: of or relating to the central region of the abdomen
3
: being a necessary or nurturing link or connection <the town's umbilical rail line>

First Known Use of UMBILICAL

1541

2umbilical

noun

Definition of UMBILICAL

First Known Use of UMBILICAL

1774

um·bil·i·cal

adjective \ˌəm-ˈbil-i-kəl also ˌəm-bə-ˈlī-kəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of UMBILICAL

1
: of, relating to, or used at the navel <umbilical infection>
2
: of or relating to the central abdominal region that is situated between the right and left lumbar regions and between the epigastric region above and the hypogastric region below <umbilical pain>

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