what is cord blood

what is cord blood

Here are some definitions from the web:

• Blood taken from the umbilical cord at the time of birth. It is rich in a variety of stem cells.
• blood contained within the umbilical vessels at the time of delivery of the infant.
• refers to dlacental cord blood.
• Blood remaining in the umbilical cord immediately following the birth of the baby. It contains a rich concentration of stem cells.
• Blood that is present in the umbilical cord.
• Blood found in the umbilical cord and placenta of a newborn infant.