ductus arteriosus
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ductus arteriosus Definition
(n)
a
blood
vessel
in
a
fetus
that
bypasses
pulmonary
circulation
by
connecting
the
pulmonary
artery
directly
to
the
ascending
aorta
;
normally
closes
at
birth
ductus arteriosus Synonyms
ductus arteriosus
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