Umbilical (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the umbilicus; "umbilical cord".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The umbilical scar was barely noticeable after several years of healing.
- Her shirt rode up during the yoga class, revealing her umbilical piercing.
- An umbilical hernia can occur when part of the intestine bulges through an opening in the abdominal wall near the belly button.
- In medical illustrations, the umbilical region is often depicted in relation to the surrounding abdominal structures.
- During fetal development, the umbilical vein transports oxygenated blood from the placenta to the embryo.