Umbilical Cord (Noun)
Meaning
Membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The umbilical cord is a vital structure that supplies the fetus with oxygen and nutrients from the mother's bloodstream.
- During fetal development, the umbilical cord forms a connection between the fetus and the placenta, allowing for the exchange of gases and nutrients.
- The umbilical cord is typically around 50-60 cm in length and contains two arteries and one vein that carry blood between the fetus and the placenta.
- After birth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, leaving a small stump that eventually dries out and falls off, leaving a belly button.
- The umbilical cord is richly supplied with blood vessels and is surrounded by a protective gel-like substance called Wharton's jelly that cushions and protects it.