umbilical

umbilical definition - medical

um·bil·i·cal (ŭm-bĭlˈĭ-kəl)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the navel.
  2. Relating to the umbilical region of the abdomen.

Related Forms:

  • um·bilˈi·cal·ly adverb

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