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
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Recent Examples of umbilical from the Web
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A portion of the placenta and umbilical cord was recovered, indicating that Precious Joe had not been delivered in a hospital.
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A photo taken by lifeguard Sarah Hernandez showed a gray line, reminiscent of a kind of umbilical cord, between sea and sky.
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The boy was chilled and still had his umbilical cord attached, but otherwise was healthy, court records state.
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A man and woman have been arrested regarding the theft of a placenta and umbilical cord from the Caldwell hospital where the woman’s daughter had just given birth, according to KIVI-TV.
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When officer Palazzolo called Chicago fire paramedics about the unresponsive infant, the officer was told to remove the umbilical cord before performing CPR.
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The doctor helped Jacee throughout the entire birth and even allowed her to cut the umbilical cord.
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Keeping it close For a developing fetus, the umbilical cord is a lifeline, with the placenta sending nutrients and taking up waste through the pulsing connection.
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In even smaller numbers, U.S. doctors also are using stem cells from peripheral blood and umbilical cord blood to cure patients.
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First Known Use of umbilical
1541
First Known Use of umbilical
1774
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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