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1. (noun) ductus arteriosus
a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth

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1. ductus arteriosus
A fetal blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery with the descending aorta.

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