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Noun: ductus arteriosus
  1. A blood vessel in a foetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth

Type of: blood vessel

Part of: fetus, foetus [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Ductus arteriosus, patent

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