Urachus [urachus]

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Definition

An embryonic structure originating from the ALLANTOIS. It is a canal connecting the fetal URINARY BLADDER and the UMBILICUS. It is normally converted into a fibrous cord postnatally. When the canal fails to be filled and remains open (patent urachus), urine leaks through the umbilicus.

Annotation
patent urachus: index under URACHUS /abnorm: do not confuse with URACHAL CYST
DUI
D014497 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0022301