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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001028
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001028
Preferred Name

Aortopulmonary Septal Defect

Definitions
A developmental abnormality in which the spiral (aortopulmonary) septum failed to completely divide the TRUNCUS ARTERIOSUS into ASCENDING AORTA and PULMONARY ARTERY. This abnormal communication between the two major vessels usually lies above their respective valves (AORTIC VALVE; PULMONARY VALVE).
Synonyms
Septal Defects, Aorticopulmonary
Septal Defects, Aortopulmonary
Aorticopulmonary Septal Defect
Septal Defect, Aorticopulmonary
Aortopulmonary Septal Defects
Septal Defect, Aortopulmonary
Aorticopulmonary Septal Defects
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