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ductus arteriosus meaning and definition
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Definition of ductus arteriosus (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
Source: Princeton University Wordnet