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单词 umbilical
释义 um·bil·i·cal
I. \|əm|bilə̇kəl, -|bilēk- sometimes |əmbə|līk-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin umbilicalis, from Latin umbilicus navel, center + -alis -al — more at navel
1.
 a. : of, relating to, or used at the navel
  < umbilical infection >
  < umbilical discharge >
  < umbilical surgery >
  < umbilical tape >
 b. : of or relating to the central region of the abdomen — see abdominal region illustration
2. archaic : relating to or occupying the center : central
 < supposed, as to its arched roof, by one umbilical pillar — Daniel Defoe >
3. : attached by or as if by an umbilical cord : intimately related
 < the connection between the hard-core … supporters and the know-nothings … seems at times almost umbilical — R.H.Rovere >
II. noun
(-s)
: umbilical cord 2
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