duct of Botallus
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duct of botallus — bōˈtaləs Usage: usually capitalized B Etymology: translation of New Latin ductus Botalli, from Botallus (Leonardo Botallo), 16th century Italian physician : ductus arteriosus … Useful english dictionary
Botallo, Botallus — Leonardo, Italian physician in Paris, 1530–ca.1587. See B. duct, B. foramen, B. ligament … Medical dictionary
ductus arteriosus — noun a blood vessel in a fetus that bypasses pulmonary circulation by connecting the pulmonary artery directly to the ascending aorta; normally closes at birth • Hypernyms: ↑blood vessel • Hyponyms: ↑patent ductus arteriosus • Part Holonyms:… … Useful english dictionary
