umbilical
Translation
umbilical
Examples
The doctor cut the umbilical cord.
The doctor cut the umbilical cord.
This is an example of an umbilical hernia.
This is an example of an umbilical hernia.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun, almost always 'cord' or a medical term. The doctor cut the umbilical cord.
Similar Words
Synonyms: navel (as an adjective)
Etymology
From Latin 'umbilicus', meaning 'navel'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'umbilical cord' that connects a baby to its mother. The word is almost always used in this context or related medical terms.