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Umbilical

usgb/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/Volume
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Used primarily in medical or biological discussions, often related to birth. SlideThe surgeon repaired the infant's umbilical hernia.
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Can describe things resembling the belly button or cord's connection, not just the body part. SlideThe umbilical design on the pottery was intricate.
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In human discussions, it refers to the belly button region or cord in anatomy. SlideShe felt pain in her umbilical area.
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