funicadj.
/ˈfjuːnɪk/, U.S. /ˈfjunɪk/ Anatomy.
Of or relating to the umbilical cord (cf. funis n. 2). Cf. funicular adj. 4b.
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funiculate1826
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1840 Dublin Jrnl. Med. Sci. 17 355 Perhaps the difference in structure of the vessels of the cord, when contrasted with other arteries, may explain the strength of the funic pulsations.
1876 W. S. Playfair Treat. Sci. & Pract. Midwifery I. ii. iv. 159 One of these [sounds heard in auscultation] is the so-called umbilical or funic souffle.
1907 Surg., Gynecol. & Obstetr. 5 102/1 A child can withstand a complete interruption of the funic circulation for at least eight minutes.
1948 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 6 Mar. 450/2 It has been suggested that the condition has been diagnosed by the presence of the funic souffle and recession of the presenting parts between the pains.
2009 M. L. Murray & G. M. Huelsmann Labor & Delivery Nursing 129/1 When there is a funic presentation, immediately call the midwife or physician to the bedside.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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