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Definition of Duct
Duct: A passage or a tube with well-defined walls suitable for the conveyance of air or liquids, as the bile duct and the pancreatic duct.
Duct is a contraction of the New Latin word ductus. The Romans, however, used the word canalis to designate a conduit.
Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10672
Last Editorial Review: 1/9/2004
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