nuchal cord
nuchal cord · nuchal cords
A condition in which the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the fetus's neckA condition in which the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the fetus's neck.
Meaning
1 sensesA condition in which the umbilical cord becomes wrapped around the fetus's neck.
Translations
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plural: nuchal cords| Singular | nuchal cord |
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