Latin, meaning: rope, cord, line 
• (n.) A cord; specifically, the umbilical cord or navel string.
Synonym: umbilical cord. ... 2. A cordlike structure. ... Origin: L. A rope, cord ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Fu'nis noun [ Latin , a rope. ] A cord; specifically, the umbilical cord or navel string. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: fyū′nis Definitions: 1. A cordlike structure. Synonyms: umbilical cord
A rope-like cord that is formed by the fifth week of pregnancy and connects the placenta to the fetus. The cord is responsible for removing waste products and carbon dioxide from the fetus. It is also responsible for trasnferring oxygenated blood and nutrients to the fetus. The umbilical cord typically contains three vessels, two arteries and on......
funis, funic 1. An cordlike structure. 2. The umbilical cord.