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. Also called median umbilical ligament.
( YOO-rah-kus )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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