ductus arteriosus
Definition
noun. a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth
Example Sentence
The ductus arteriosus normally closes after birth.
Synonyms
blood vessel; fetus blood vessel; connects pulmonary artery to the aorta
Antonyms
toe nail
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ductus arteriosus
