Cordone

Cordone is an Italian noun with several related senses. It most commonly denotes a thick cord or rope, used for tying, fastening, lifting, or securing objects. The term may also refer to a long, flexible strand of material serving as a decorative trimming or piping in textiles and clothing, or to a border or band in various contexts.

In anatomy and medicine, cordone ombelicale refers to the umbilical cord, the tube-like structure that connects a developing fetus to the placenta. It contains vessels that carry blood between mother and fetus and plays a critical role in fetal development. The cord length and structure can vary, but it serves to transport nutrients and remove waste.

In public safety and health contexts, cordon appears in phrases such as cordone di sicurezza or cordone sanitario, meaning a perimeter established to restrict access or contain a hazard or outbreak. Such cordons are deployed by police, military, or health authorities to manage crowds, protect scenes, or organize evacuations.

Cordone is also used as a surname in Italian-speaking communities. The term, like corda or chorda, shares a common linguistic heritage related to cords and strings.