Ductus Arteriosus — definition

1. ductus arteriosus (Noun)

1 definition

ductus arteriosus (Noun) — A blood vessel in a foetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth.

1 type of
blood vessel
1 type
patent ductus arteriosus
2 parts of
Fetus foetus