Term Name: | umbilical cord morphogenesis |
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Definition: | The process in which the anatomical structures of the umbilical cord are generated and organized. The umbilical cord is an organ or embryonic origin consisting of the 2 umbilical arteries and the one umbilical vein. The umbilical cord connects the cardiovascular system of the fetus to the mother via the placenta. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0036304] QuickGO AmiGO |