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Cells and tissue terminology

Wharton's jelly

Also known as: Wharton jelly

The gelatinous connective tissue surrounding blood vessels within the umbilical cord.

Source-checked educational compilation · Not independently clinically reviewed

What this means in a clinic conversation

This anatomical name describes source tissue. It does not specify how a marketed product was processed or what remains in it.

A question to bring

What does the final product contain, and how was that composition established?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. Placental tissue and cell nomenclature consensus · Silini and colleagues, Frontiers in Bioengineering and BiotechnologyReference checked 2026-10-02
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