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Urachal: A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus

Posted By: MT50 on 2007-11-28
In Reply to: HELP please - read inside - charlie

Subject: Urachal: A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus




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