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amniography
an x-ray examination of the amniotic sac after the injection of an opaque solution, performed to permit visualization of the umbilical cord and the placenta. -
cord
Cord is strong, thick string. -
cord blood
blood from the placenta drawn through the newly severed umbilical cord, collected for study or for possible transfusion to treat disease in the child. -
funiculus
Anatomy. a conducting cord, as a nerve cord or umbilical cord. -
umbilical cord
Anatomy. a cord or funicle connecting the embryo or fetus with the placenta of the mother and transporting nourishment from the mother and wastes from the fetus. -
umbilical hernia
a hernia of the umbilicus.