concept   umbilical vein
culture   Western medicine
statement   The umbilical vein in Western medicine transports oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 umbilical vein Western medicine Umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy. 1
2 umbilical vein Western medicine The umbilical vein is an important channel for nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy. 1