umbilical

Meanings

• noun

  The umbilical cord is a flexible, long structure that connects a developing embryo or fetus to the placenta, which is the organ through which the fetus receives nutrients, oxygen, and eliminates waste products in the uterus.

  - "The umbilical cord connects the baby to the mother during pregnancy."
  - "Cutting the umbilical cord is the first step in delivering a baby."

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Rhymes

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hymnal , pastoral , vocal

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Variants

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umbilical , umbilicals , umbilical cord , umbilical cords

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Etymology

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From Latin umbilicus meaning navel.

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Trivia

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1. The umbilical cord contains three main arteries and two main veins.

2. The average length of an umbilical cord is about 50-60 cm (1.6-2 ft) at birth.

3. The umbilical cord is cut and clamped after birth to prevent excessive bleeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Placenta: A large, flat organ in the uterus that provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus and removes waste products through the umbilical cord.

2. Navel: The central part of the abdomen in humans and many other animals, where the umbilical cord was attached during pregnancy.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the umbilical cord and the navel are considered symbols of life, connection, and the bond between mother and child. In some traditions, the umbilical cord is kept as a souvenir and even buried with the deceased.

How to Memorize "umbilical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the umbilical cord as a long, flexible structure connecting a developing fetus to the placenta.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the umbilical cord with the connection between a mother and her baby during pregnancy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Umbilical Unites Babies Inside the Womb' to remember the meaning of the word.

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