patent ductus arteriosus
Definition
noun. a congenital cardiac defect caused by failure of the ductus arteriosus to close at birth.
Example Sentence
They treated the baby for patent ductus arteriosus.
Synonyms
congenital cardiac defect; cardiovascular defect; heart problem
Antonyms
healthy heart
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