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Definition of Umbilical vein
1. Noun. A vein in the umbilical cord; returns nutrient blood from the placenta to the fetus.
Exact synonyms: Vena Umbilicalis
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel
Group relationships: Umbilical, Umbilical Cord
Generic synonyms: Vein, Vena, Venous Blood Vessel
Group relationships: Umbilical, Umbilical Cord
Medical Definition of Umbilical vein
1. See: left umbilical vein. (05 Mar 2000)