Umbilical

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ÊŒmˈbɪl.ɪkÉ™l/, /ÊŒmbɪlˈaɪ.kÉ™l/
• US IPA: /ÊŒmˈbɪl.ɪkÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -ɪlɪkÉ™l or Rhymes: -aɪkÉ™l

Origin

From Latin umbilicus ("navel").

Full definition of umbilical

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to, the navel (umbilicus) or the umbilical cord.

Related terms

• umbilical artery
• umbilical cord
• umbilical hernia
• umbilical vein

Noun

1. (astronautics) A cord connecting an astronaut to a spacecraft or the like.