Definitions
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Ductus Arteriosus.
Ductus Arteriosus - as a 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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blood vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta in fetal circulation."
"A patent ductus arteriosus occurs when the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth."
"The ductus arteriosus allows blood to bypass the lungs in fetal life."
"During fetal development, the ductus arteriosus is a crucial part of the circulatory system."
"A surgical procedure called ductus arteriosus ligation can be performed to close the ductus arteriosus if necessary."
