cord blood

American  

noun

1. blood from the placenta drawn through the newly severed umbilical cord, collected for study or for possible transfusion to treat disease in the child.

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Example Sentences

Each child had detectable levels of CPF in their umbilical cord blood at birth and underwent brain imaging and behavioral assessments between the ages of 6 and 14.

From Science Daily

The only stem cell products the FDA has approved for use are stem cells extracted from umbilical cord blood, and then only for rare blood disorders.

From Los Angeles Times

The combination approach centers on mesenchymal stromal cells, which are found in various tissues in the body, including bone marrow, fat tissue and umbilical cord blood.

From Science Daily

Both procedures allow for umbilical cord blood to reach the infant's body before clamping, reducing the risk of anemia and other complications seen among infants receiving immediate cord clamping and cutting.

From Science Daily

The first, a 2019 study, tested umbilical cord blood for traces of acetaminophen and the second, published in 2020, measured acetaminophen in babies' first bowel movement.

From Salon