Umbilical Meaning in English

word

US

/əmˈbɪɫɪkəɫ/

uhm-BIL-ih-kuhl

UK

/ʌmbˈɪlɪkəl/

um-BIL-ih-kuhl

Definition

Related to the umbilical cord, which connects a baby to its mother before birth. Sometimes used to describe a strong physical or emotional connection between two things.

Usage & Nuances

'Umbilical' is mainly used in medical or biological contexts (umbilical cord, umbilical hernia), but figuratively it can mean a strong, essential connection. Formal and not common in casual speech.

• Spanish: umbilical
• Portuguese (BR): umbilical
• Portuguese (PT): umbilical
• Chinese (Simplified): 脐带的
• Chinese (Traditional): 臍帶的
• Hindi: नाल संबंधी
• Arabic: سريّ
• Bengali: নাভি সংক্রান্ত
• Russian: пупочный
• Japanese: 臍帯の
• Vietnamese: rốn - dây rốn (liên quan đến rốn)
• Korean: 제대의
• Turkish: göbek bağıyla ilgili
• Urdu: ناف سے متعلق
• Indonesian: umbilikus - pusar (bagian pusar tubuh)

Example Sentences

The doctor checked the baby's umbilical cord.

basic

An umbilical hernia can happen in young children.

basic

Astronauts use an umbilical cable during spacewalks.

basic

There is an umbilical link between the baby and its mother before birth.

natural

Their friendship was so close it felt almost umbilical.

natural

After surgery, the umbilical area must be kept clean.

natural