Meaning of UMBILICAL CORD
| Pronunciation: | | um'bilikul kord
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| | Definition: | | [n] membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta |
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| | See Also: | | canal, channel, conceptus, duct, embryo, epithelial duct, fertilized egg, fetal membrane, fetus, foetus, funiculus, umbilical vein, vena umbilicalis | |
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| | Definition: | | The fibrous cord-like structure containing two arteries and a vein and connecting the fetus to the placenta. Oxygen and nutrients from the mother's circulation pass through the umbilical cord to the fetus. |
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| | Definition: | | Seeing an umbilical cord in your dream, represents your lack of individuality. You may be expressing some anxiety about supporting yourself.
Dreaming that you are cutting an umbilical cord indicates that you need to be self-sufficient and stand on your own two feet. You need to pull yourself back up and get back into the swing of things. |
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