nuchal cord

An umbilical cord that has become wrapped 360 degrees around the neck of a foetus.

Japanese Meaning

胎児の首に360度巻かれた臍帯

During the ultrasound, the obstetrician noticed a nuchal cord looped once around the fetus's neck.

超音波検査中、産科医は胎児の首にへその緒が360度巻き付いているのを確認した。

Sense（1）

An umbilical cord that has become wrapped 360 degrees around the neck of a foetus.

nuchal cords

（ plural ）