Definition of Ductus

1. Noun. the number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written ¹

2. Noun. a subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) a duct, tube or canal in the body ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Ductus

1. A duct or walled passageway. Our word duct is a contraction of the Latin word ductus meaning leading. The Romans, however, preferred the word canalis meaning a pipe or gutter for a conduit. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ductus

ductular
ductule
ductules
ductuli aberrantes
ductuli biliferi
ductuli excretorii glandulae lacrimalis
ductuli interlobulares
ductuli paroophori
ductuli prostatici
ductulus
ductulus aberrans inferior
ductulus aberrans superior
ductulus alveolaris
ductus (current term)
ductus aberrantes
ductus arteriosus
ductus biliferi
ductus caroticus
ductus choledochus
ductus cochlearis
ductus cysticus
ductus dorsopancreaticus
ductus endolymphaticus
ductus epididymidis

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