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umbilication
[ uhm-bil-i-key-shuhn ]
/ ʌmˌbɪl ɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun
a central navellike depression.
an umbilicate condition or formation.
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Origin of umbilication
First recorded in 1870–75; umbilic(us) + -ation
Words nearby umbilication
Umberto II, umbilical, umbilical cord, umbilical hernia, umbilicate, umbilication, umbilicus, umbiliform, umble pie, umbles, umbo
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How to use umbilication in a sentence
Early in their career an apicial depression can be seen, which later deepens into a characteristic umbilication.
Umbilication rapidly occurs at the apex, and simultaneously their contents become lactescent and gradually sero-purulent.
This umbilication in the vesicular stage is somewhat peculiar.
British Dictionary definitions for umbilication
umbilication
/ (ʌmˌbɪlɪˈkeɪʃən) /
noun
biology anatomy a navel-like notch or depression, as in the centre of a vesicle
the condition of being umbilicated
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