patent ductus arteriosus
Definition
noun. a heart condition where a blood vessel fails to close after birth.
Example Sentence
They treated the baby for patent ductus arteriosus.
More Example Sentences
Many babies are born with this condition.
Synonyms
heart defect; congenital heart disease
Antonyms
healthy heart
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