Umbilical cord

umbilical cord cord composed of blood vessels and connective tissues that connects the fetus with the mother Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...

umbilical cord The structure that connects the placenta and the embryo; contains the umbilical arteries and the umbilical vein. unicellular Single-celled.

umbilical cord Cordlike structure that connects the fetus to the placenta. umbilical Refers to the navel, or umbilical cord.

umbilical cord and placenta through which the young secure nourishment (and oxygen) from their mother. The table shows the orders of placental mammals (Eutheria) and representatives of each.

umbilical cord: Umbilical cord prolapse Â- Nuchal cord Â- Single umbilical artery Length of gestation and fetal growth Small for gestational age/Large for gestational age Â- Preterm birth/Postmature birth Â- Fetal growth retardation ...

Blood from the placenta and umbilical cord that are left over after birth is one source of adult stem cells.

Placental mammals In placental mammals, the extraembryonic membranes form a placenta and umbilical cord, which connect the embryo to the mother's uterus in a more elaborate and efficient way. Full article ...

In birds and reptiles, it fuses with the chorion to form the chorioallantoic membrane which assists in respiration, and in addition it is the site of storage of nitrogenous wastes. In eutherian mammals, it forms the vessels of the umbilical cord and ...

Pistil a "female" plant part consisting of ovary‚ style‚ and stigma (pistillum‚ pestle = to pound‚ beat)    Placental Mammal a mammal whose young develop within the uterus and gain nutrition via a placenta and umbilical cord ...

The youngest child was treated with an experimental stem-cell transplant using umbilical cord blood in an effort to replace the enzyme. The older two were not treated because their damage was irreversible.

See also: Trans, Placenta, Organ, Human, Embryo