| duct ectasia |
(ek-ta-zuh ): widening of the ducts of the breast, often related to breast inflammation called periductal mastitis. Duct ectasia is a benign (not cancerous) condition. Symptoms of this condition are a nipple discharge, swelling, retraction of the nipple, or a lump that can be felt.
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| ductus arteriosus |
An open artery that connects the aorta and pulmonary artery before birth. Normally closes after birth but if it doesn't, then surgery or medical treatment may be required.
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| ductus arteriosus |
During life in the uterus, blood circulation between the two halves of the heart mix through a connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This connection normally closes shortly after birth. In infants with hypoplastic left-heart syndrome, the presence of this "open" ductus arteriosus permits blood exiting the heart to circulate the body. Closure of the ductus arteriosus results in death of these infants.
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| ductus deferens |
A thick walled tubular structure running from each testis into the ejaculatory duct. These structures carry sperm from the epididymis to the penis.
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| duct |
An underground or overhead tube for carrying electrical conductors.
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