#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
supertype: #blood_vessel__bloodvessel a vessel in which blood circulates
part of: #fetus
subtype: #patent_ductus_arteriosus a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction
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