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duc·tus ar·te·rio·sus
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Princeton's WordNet
ductus arteriosusnoun
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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ductus arteriosusnoun
a shunt that connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta during fetal development
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ductus arteriosus
The ductus arteriosus is a short blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses the flow of blood from the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the lungs before birth. Shortly after birth, this vessel normally closes off and becomes the ligamentum arteriosum. If it doesn't close properly, it may lead to a condition known as patent ductus arteriosus.
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Ductus arteriosus
In the developing fetus, the ductus arteriosus, also called the ductus Botalli, is a blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery to the proximal descending aorta. It allows most of the blood from the right ventricle to bypass the fetus's fluid-filled non-functioning lungs. Upon closure at birth, it becomes the ligamentum arteriosum. There are two other fetal shunts, the ductus venosus and the foramen ovale.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Ductus Arteriosus
A fetal blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery with the descending aorta.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ductus arteriosus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ductus arteriosus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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