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ductal

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duct   (dŭkt)   
n.  
  1. An often enclosed passage or channel for conveying a substance, especially a liquid or gas.

  2. Anatomy A tubular bodily canal or passage, especially one for carrying a glandular secretion: a tear duct.

  3. A tube or pipe for enclosing electrical cables or wires.

tr.v.   duct·ed, duct·ing, ducts
  1. To channel through a duct: duct the moist air away.

  2. To supply with ducts.


[Latin ductus, act of leading, from past participle of dūcere, to lead; see deuk- in Indo-European roots.]
duct'al adj., duct'less adj.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: duc·tal
Pronunciation: 'd&k-t&l
Function: adjective
: of or belonging to a duct : made up of ducts ductal system>
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