Urachus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Urachus is a noun meaning (anatomy) A band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.
Meaning
(anatomy) A band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus.
Example Sentences
A persistent urachus exists if the entire urachal tube remains patent between the bladder and umbilicus.
Word Forms
- urachi
- urachuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pervious, obliterated, umbi, umbilicus, umbilic, urothelium.
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