"Cordocentesis" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cordocentesis is a medical procedure in which a sample of blood is taken from the vessels of the umbilical cord of a fetus in the womb, usually for prenatal testing or diagnosis of certain health conditions.
A mountain range or a group of mountains, especially a long chain of mountain ranges, often formed by volcanic activity.
The adjective "cordilleran" refers to something related to the mountain ranges of the Cordilleras, which is a large group of mountain ranges that stretch from Alaska to South America. It can also describe something that originates from or is characteristic of this region.
Cordoned: (verb) to surround or block off an area with ropes, policemen, or other barriers in order to control access or to prevent something from happening. (noun) a barrier or a restricted area defined by ropes, policemen, etc.
Cordotomy is a surgical procedure where a small part of the spinal cord is intentionally damaged or severed to relieve severe pain, typically in patients with terminal illnesses or advanced cancer. The procedure works by cutting the nerve fibers that transmit pain signals to the brain, essentially disconnecting the sensation of pain from the brain's perception.