urachus
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:During the embryonic period, the umbilical duct will develop into the urachus.
Definition:A duct connecting the fetus to the mother through the umbilicus, but in the context of the urachus, it specifically refers to the bladder-umbilicus connection.
From umbilical duct
Example:The urachus is a type of primitive duct that can persist and lead to complications postnatally.
Definition:A duct present during the early stages of development, which in the case of the urachus, later closes and degenerates or remains open.
From primitive duct
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