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Definition of Parumbilical

1. a. Near the umbilicus; -- applied especially to one or more small veins which, in man, connect the portal vein with the epigastric veins in the front wall of the abdomen.

Definition of Parumbilical

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Near the umbilicus; applied especially to one or more small veins which, in human beings, connect the portal vein with the epigastric veins in the front wall of the abdomen. ¹

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Medical Definition of Parumbilical

1. Near the umbilicus; applied especially to one or more small veins which, in man, connect the portal vein with the epigastric veins in the front wall of the abdomen. Origin: Pref. Para- + umbilical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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