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umbilical

/ˌʌmbɪˈlɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does umbilical mean?

adjective

Relating to the navel or the umbilical cord, or figuratively, closely connected or tied to something.

Example

"The umbilical connection between the mother and child is severed at birth."

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