NCIt related terms : URACHAL TRACT; median umbilical ligament;
NCIt definition : A cord of fibrous tissue that extends from the urinary bladder to the umbilicus. The
urachus is a remnant of the fetal urinary canal.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A fibrous cord that connects the urinary bladder to the umbilicus (navel).
The urachus is formed as the allantoic stalk during fetal development and lasts through
life.; CDISC: A cord of fibrous tissue that extends from the urinary bladder to the umbilicus;
the urachus is a remnant of the fetal urinary canal.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044354; CDR0000520556;