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1umbilical
adjective um·bil·i·cal \ˌəm-ˈbi-li-kəl, British also ˌəm-bə-ˈlī-kəl\
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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First Known Use of UMBILICAL
1541
2umbilical
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umbilical
adjective um·bil·i·cal \ˌəm-ˈbil-i-kəl also ˌəm-bə-ˈlī-kəl\
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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