Urachus
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| Urachus | |
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| Term | Urachus |
| Short definition | urachus - (pronounced) (YOO-rah-kus) A fibrous cord connecting the urinary bladder to the umbilicus (navel). The urachus is formed as an allantoic stalk during fetal development and persists throughout life. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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urachus - (pronounced) (YOO-rah-kus) A fibrous cord connecting the urinary bladder to the umbilicus (navel). The urachus is formed as an allantoic stalk during fetal development and persists throughout life. Also called middle umbilical ligament
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