Umbilical Cord [pupečník]

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Terms

chorda umbilicalis
funiculus umbilicalis
pupeční šňůra

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Definition

The flexible rope-like structure that connects a developing FETUS to the PLACENTA in mammals. The cord contains blood vessels which carry oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus and waste products away from the fetus.

Annotation
CORD BLOOD see FETAL BLOOD is available
DUI
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CUI
M0022246