Meaning of the word "bicuspid valve" in English
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bicuspid valve
US /baɪˈkʌs.pɪd ˌvælv/
UK /baɪˈkʌs.pɪd ˌvælv/
Noun
a valve in the heart, also known as the mitral valve, that is situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle, preventing blood from flowing back into the atrium during ventricular contraction
Example:
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The doctor listened carefully to ensure the patient's bicuspid valve was functioning correctly.
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A congenital defect in the bicuspid valve can lead to serious heart conditions.
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