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
The ductus arteriosus normally closes after birth.
The ductus arteriosus normally closes after birth.
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Patent ductus arteriosus is a heart disorder.
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They treated the baby for patent ductus arteriosus.
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blood vessel; fetus blood vessel; connects pulmonary artery to the aorta
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