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PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

\pˈe͡ɪtənt dˈʌktəs ɑːtˈi͡əɹɪˌɒsəs], \pˈe‍ɪtənt dˈʌktəs ɑːtˈi‍əɹɪˌɒsəs], \p_ˈeɪ_t_ə_n_t d_ˈʌ_k_t_ə_s ɑː_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ə_s]\

Definitions of PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS

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a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Abnormal persistence of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus after birth, the direction of flow being from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, resulting in recirculation of arterial blood through the lungs. (Dorland, 27th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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