urachus Synonyms
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urachus Meaning
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urachus (n.)
A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.
urachus Sentence Examples
- The urachus is a small, tubular structure that connects the bladder to the umbilicus in utero.
- The urachus usually closes after birth, leaving behind a fibrous cord called the median umbilical ligament.
- A patent urachus is a condition in which the urachus remains open after birth, allowing urine to leak from the umbilicus.
- Urachal abnormalities can cause urinary tract infections, hernias, and other complications.
- Surgery is often necessary to correct urachal abnormalities.
- The urachus is an important structure during fetal development, but it serves no function after birth.
- Urachal cysts can develop from the remnants of the urachus after birth.
- Urachal sinus is a rare condition in which a small opening remains in the urachus, allowing urine to leak from the umbilicus.
- Urachal diverticulum is a condition in which the urachus forms a sac-like protrusion into the bladder.
- Urachal carcinoma is a rare type of bladder cancer that arises from the urachus.
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A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.
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The urachus is a small, tubular structure that connects the bladder to the umbilicus in utero.
The urachus usually closes after birth, leaving behind a fibrous cord called the median umbilical ligament.
A patent urachus is a condition in which the urachus remains open after birth, allowing urine to leak from the umbilicus.
Urachal abnormalities can cause urinary tract infections, hernias, and other complications.
