What is another word for umbilical vein?
Pronunciation: [ʌmbˈɪlɪkə͡l vˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The umbilical vein is a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy. There are several synonyms for this important vessel such as navel vein, vitelline vein, or omphalomesenteric vein. The navel vein refers to the connection point of the umbilical cord to the fetus, while the vitelline vein is a similar structure in embryos which eventually becomes the umbilical vein. The omphalomesenteric vein is another term that describes this vessel, highlighting its origin from the yolk sac and its connection to the midgut. Regardless of the term used, the umbilical vein is a crucial component of fetal development and wellbeing.
