"Wharton's jelly" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after the English physician Thomas Wharton (1614–1673), who first described it in his 1656 publication Adenographia. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Wharton's jelly (uncountable)
  1. (anatomy) The soft, pulpy connective tissue that constitutes the matrix of the umbilical cord. Wikipedia link: Wharton's jelly Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anatomy Synonyms: jelly of Wharton
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