Give the biological/technical term for the structure which connects the placenta with the fetus.

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Umbilical cord:
The umbilical cord is the structure that connects the fetus to the placenta.
The umbilical cord is the lifeline of the developing fetus.
The umbilical cord contains blood vessels (usually two arteries and one vein) and hence it facilitates the transfer of nutrients, gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide), and waste materials between the mother and the developing fetus.
Final answer: The structure which connects the placenta with the fetus is the umbilical cord.

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