Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

umbilical

adjective

/ʌmˈbɪl.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

Relating to or resembling the umbilicus (navel).

Examples

The umbilical cord carried nutrients from the mother to the fetus.
They used umbilical measurements to determine the baby’s health during pregnancy.
The term can be used metaphorically to describe strong connections, as in ‘umbilical ties to one’s heritage.’

Meaning

Umbilical pertains to the cord that connects a developing fetus to the placenta in the womb, and by extension, it is often used to describe anything that has a central or connecting aspect.