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Umbilical Cord

Medical Definition: The flexible structure, giving passage to the umbilical arteries and vein, which connects the embryo or fetus to the placenta.
Guide Notes: cord blood = UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD see FETAL BLOOD

Umbilical Cord Medical Definitions and Terms

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