umbilical

(adjective)

ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl

Definitions

Relating to or resembling a navel or umbilicus.
A tender tether of life, the silken thread of beginnings connecting realms of love.

Example: The umbilical cord connects a fetus to the placenta.
Involving close dependence or connection.
An invisible lifeline, binding tight the distant heartbeats of interwoven entities.

Example: The region maintained an umbilical relationship with the capital.

Mid 16th century: from late Latin umbilicalis, from Latin umbilicus.

navel, central, connecting

disconnected, independent