ductus
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However, a shunt within the pulmonary artery, the ductus arteriosus, diverts a portion of this blood into the aorta.
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As the amount of oxygen increases, the smooth muscles in the wall of the ductus arteriosus constrict, sealing off the passage.
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A patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital condition in which the ductus arteriosus fails to close.
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Explain the location and importance of the ductus arteriosus in fetal circulation.
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The ductus communis choledochus again deluged the stomach, and with the customary consequences.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 472, January 22, 1831 by Various
