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English noun: ductus arteriosus

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


Broader (hypernym)blood vessel


Narrower (hyponym)patent ductus arteriosus


Part meronymfetus, foetus









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