umbilical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
    umbilical cord.
  2. adjective relating to or resembling the umbilicus
    • umbilical cord

WordNet

Um*bil"ic*al adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. ombilical. See Umbilic, n.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to an umbilicus, or umbilical cord; umbilic.
  2. Pertaining to the center; central. R. De Foe.

Webster 1913