What is the meaning of patent ductus arteriosus?

noun

  • A ductus arteriosus that failed to close at birth; may require surgical correction. .
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APAWordNet. (2010). patent ductus arteriosus. Retrieved September 29, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/patent_ductus_arteriosus/definitions/1323398
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