umbilical
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The tour means demands on their time are escalating, but XG will ensure their umbilical cord is never cut.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Young animals are especially vulnerable as the umbilical cord and wounds from typical husbandry practices such as castration are prime sites for infestation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Department of Agriculture confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in the umbilical area of a bovine in Zavala County, Texas, more than 60 miles from the northern Mexico border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
She would need to cut the umbilical cord herself and return to the hospital for care in a diaper, her fetus wrapped in towels and the cord hanging between her legs.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
The umbilical cord flew with the red flag and made us laugh.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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