ductus arteriosus
ductus arteriosus · ductus arteriosuses
A vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta during fetal developmentA vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta during fetal development.
Meaning
1 sensesA vessel that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta during fetal development.
a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth
Translations
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plural: ductus arteriosuses| Singular | ductus arteriosus |
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