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dmcintosh

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_________ a congenital abnormality in which the opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, which normally closes at birth, remains open
 
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Question 2

_________ a tear or created abnormality of the muscle that aids inspiration and separates the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity
 
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DylanD1323

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Answer to Question 1

patent ductus arteriosus

Answer to Question 2

diaphragmatic rupture



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