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jelly /jel·ly/ (jel´e) a soft substance that is coherent, tremulous, and more or less translucent; generally, a colloidal semisolid mass. cardiac jelly a gelatinous substance present between the endothelium and myocardium of the embryonic heart, which transforms into the connective tissue of the endocardium. contraceptive jelly a nongreasy jelly used in the vagina for prevention of conception. petroleum jelly petrolatum. Wharton's jelly the intracellular mucoid connective tissue of the umbilical cord.
Wharton's jelly [wôr′tənz] Etymology: Thomas Wharton, English anatomist, 1614-1673; L, gelare, to congeal a gelatinous mesenchymal tissue that remains when the embryonic body stalk blends with the yolk sac within the umbilical cord. Wharton's jelly the soft, jelly-like intercellular substance of the umbilical cord; rich in hyaluronic acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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