ductus

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Two-year-old Gulbadan was born with a heart defect, a condition called patent ductus arteriosus.

From BBC • May 2, 2023

Explain the location and importance of the ductus arteriosus in fetal circulation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The ductus arteriosus constricts as a result of increased oxygen concentration, and becomes the ligamentum arteriosum.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

As the amount of oxygen increases, the smooth muscles in the wall of the ductus arteriosus constrict, sealing off the passage.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Achillini noticed the ductus choledochus, the duct leading from the liver into the duodenum, and described the ilio-caecal valves.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.