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Umbilical cord

Last Updated: May 15, 2012

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Umbilical cord- A cord-like structure that connects the developing fetus to the placenta. It contains two arteries and one vein that brings nutrients to the fetus and transports fetal wastes to the dam. The cord is broken when the young is born.

 

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