Ductal

Ductal refers to anything related to ducts, which are narrow channels or tubes that carry fluids within the body. In medical contexts, it often pertains to the ductal system of organs like the breasts (milk ducts), pancreas (pancreatic ducts), or liver (bile ducts). These ducts serve as pathways for essential substances such as milk, digestive enzymes, or bile to flow from their origin to other parts of the body or specific destinations. Understanding ductal structures is important because blockages, infections, or abnormal growths in these channels can lead to health issues.