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umbilicus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • navel noun The small indentation on the belly where the umbilical cord was once attached.
  • umbilical adj Relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta.

Senses

umbilicus is used for these senses in English:

  • navel (anatomy) The indentation or bump remaining in the abdomen of placental mammals where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
  • umbilical (astronautics) A cord connecting an astronaut to a spacecraft, or a craft to ground control prior to launch, etc.

navel — full definition

  1. noun The small indentation on the belly where the umbilical cord was once attached.
  2. noun A seedless variety of orange with a navel-like formation at its base.

umbilical — full definition

  1. adj Relating to the navel or the umbilical cord that connects a fetus to the placenta.
  2. noun A cable or cord connecting a spacecraft or astronaut to a support system, especially before launch or during a spacewalk.
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umbilīcāris