1. of, relating to, or affecting a duct or ducts
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The ductal system in the pancreas carries digestive enzymes to the small intestine.
• Ductal carcinoma is a common type of breast cancer.
• The doctor examined the patient's ductal tissue during the biopsy.
• Ductal obstruction can lead to inflammation and pain.
• The ductal epithelium lines the interior of the milk ducts.