umbilical meaning
UK US /əmˈbɪlɪkəl/ 4 syllables
umbilical (adjective): relating to or resembling the umbilicus.
umbilical has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
umbilical as an adjective
umbilical as a noun
- membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta
Synonyms: umbilical cord
Type of: duct, funiculus, fetal membrane
umbilical in a sentence
- The human umbilical cord has one umbilical vein.
- A developing embryo connects to the placenta via the umbilical cord.
- Blood flow through the umbilical cord increases significantly throughout gestation.
- In some mammals, such as sheep and cattle, the umbilical cord has two umbilical veins.
How to pronounce umbilical
umbilical is pronounced /əmˈbɪlɪkəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with UM · words ending in AL · 9-letter words
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