Umbilical

/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the belly button or the cord connecting a fetus to its mother during pregnancy.

Etymology

From Latin 'umbilicus' meaning 'navel' or 'belly button.' The word derives from an ancient root meaning 'center' or 'middle,' as the navel was seen as the center point of the body.

Kelly Says

Your belly button is literally a scar from your umbilical cord! Humans are one of the few animals that remain connected to our mothers through a lifeline, which is why this word is so uniquely important in human biology.

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