Umbilical

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Umbilical

Umbilical (pronunciation: um·​bil·​i·​cal | \ əm-ˈbi-li-kəl \) is a term that is primarily used in the field of medicine and anatomy. It is derived from the Latin word "umbilicus" which means navel or belly button.

The term umbilical is used to refer to anything related to the umbilicus (navel) or the umbilical cord, which is a conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta. The umbilical cord allows the fetus to exchange nutrients and waste products with the mother.

Related Terms

  • Umbilical artery: One of two arteries that carry deoxygenated blood from the fetus to the placenta.
  • Umbilical vein: A vein present during fetal development that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus.
  • Umbilical hernia: A condition where the belly button pops outwards due to a weakness in the muscles in or around the belly button.
  • Umbilical region: The area of the abdomen surrounding the umbilicus.
  • Umbilical cord: The conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta.

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