Definition of ductus arteriosus Ductus arteriosus
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What does ductus arteriosus mean?
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| ductus arteriosus - a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth | ||
| blood vessel a vessel in which blood circulates | ||
| fetus, foetus an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal | ||
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