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What is the definition or description of: short umbilical cord?
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Less than 35-40 cm: In the term normally developed newborn, the length of umbilical cord 50-60 cm, some other sources might refer to 60-70 cm. Less than 35-40 cm considered to be a definition for the short umbilical cord.
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35 cm: The mean of term umbilical cord length is 50 to 60 cm. A short cord at term is less than 35 cm.
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