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Umbilical Cord MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Umbilical Cord
Tree Number(s)
A16.378.693
Unique ID
D014470
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014470
Annotation
CORD BLOOD see FETAL BLOOD is available
Scope Note
The flexible rope-like structure that connects a developing FETUS to the PLACENTA in mammals. The cord contains blood vessels which carry oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus and waste products away from the fetus.
NLM Classification #
WQ 210
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Umbilical Cord Preferred
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