plural of umbilic

Alternative form of umbilico- (before a vowel)

(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

(pathology) A hernia at the site of the umbilicus (navel).

plural of umbilical hernia

plural of umbilical cord

Alternative form of pseudoumbilical

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut the umbilical cord

present participle of cut the umbilical cord