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umbilical

adjectivemasculine/femininetechnicalcommon/ũ.bi.liˈkal/um·bi·li·cal

Definition

1

Relating to or belonging to the navel.

Usage examples

The umbilical cord is cut after birth.
The umbilical scar is what remains of the navel.

Common combinations

umbilical cordumbilical arteryumbilical hernia

Idiomatic expressions

  • to cut the umbilical cord (figurative: to become independent)