embryonic structures
type: Concept
narrower: umbilical cord

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: umbilical cord

umbilical cord
definition: The umbilical cord is the lifeline between a developing child and its female parent. Many African cultures consider the umbilical cord as an essential part of birth rituals. [Source: Encyclopedia of African Religion; Umbilical Cord]
broader: embryonic structures
type: Concept