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Umbilical Cord

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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.  CORD BLOOD see FETAL BLOOD is available   
Examples Umbilical Arteries; Umbilical Veins 		Other names Umbilical Cords; Cords, Umbilical; Cord, Umbilical
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Umbilical cord ulceration and intestinal atresia  0   *Ulcer *Intestinal Atresia Umbilical Cord/abnormalities.

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