Conduits and other components with wicking properties and associated methods

A medical circuit component for use with humidified gases, the medical circuit component comprising:

• a body comprising a wall having an inner surface that defines a space within which humidified gases may flow and/or be contained;
• at least one connector disposed at one end and configured to couple and/or connect with another medical component;
• one or more elongate ribs and/or projections disposed at least on the inner surface of the wall and comprising a base portion adjacent the wall;
• and,
• moisture transport means and/or element(s) at least partially coupled to and/or at least partially integrated into at least a part of the wall, the moisture transport means and/or element(s) being configured to receive moisture from vapors and/or liquid inside the space and transport at least some of the moisture away from where it was received;
• wherein, the moisture transport means and/or element(s) comprises at least one cut-out or groove formed into the base portion of the one or more elongate ribs and/or projections at or near the wall.