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Embryonic Structures > Urachus

Preferred term

Urachus  

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Note

  • patent urachus: index under URACHUS /abnorm: do not confuse with URACHAL CYST

Scope note

  • An embryonic structure originating from the ALLANTOIS. It is a canal connecting the fetal URINARY BLADDER and the UMBILICUS. It is normally converted into a fibrous cord postnatally. When the canal fails to be filled and remains open (patent urachus), urine leaks through the umbilicus.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014497

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