umbilical

umbilical Definition

um·bili·cal (um bil′i kəl)

adjective

Etymology: ML umbilicalis

noun

a flexible, detachable cable serving as a tether or supplying oxygen, electric power, etc. as to an astronaut or aquanaut
any detachable cables, hoses, etc. connected to a rocket, etc. on its launch pad

umbilical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

cord: Cells isolated from the umbilical cord of the newborn injected into rats repaired brain injuries by becoming brain cells [ 7 ] .
hernia: A large groin hernia or an umbilical hernia are usually obvious.
artery: One of the findings in the pregnancy was that I have a single umbilical artery.
catheter: Umbilical venous catheter A tube used to give access, through the vein, in the umbilicus.
vein: Generally, one would expect to find two umbilical arteries accompanying the umbilical vein by this stage.
chord: You don't cut off the umbilical chord to the weekly pay check.

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