umbilical
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British pronunciation
/ʌmbˈɪlɪkə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "umbilical"in English

Umbilical
01

membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta

umbilical
01

related to the belly button or the connection between a mother and her baby during pregnancy

example
Examples
The newborn's umbilical cord was carefully clamped and cut after birth.
She applied antiseptic to her baby 's umbilical stump to prevent infection.
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