ductus

  1. Noun.  the number of strokes that make up a written letter, and the direction, sequence and speed in which they are written.
  2. Noun.  a subtle reduction of weight towards the middle of the stroke of the letter.
  3. Noun.  (medicine) a duct, tube or canal in the body.

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