mitral insufficiency

noun

, Pathology.

1. abnormal closure of the mitral valve resulting in regurgitation of blood into the atrium and leading to reduced heart function or heart failure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitral insufficiency¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Osler thinks mitral insufficiency in itself not very dangerous.

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Mitral insufficiency may show an exceedingly low picture or an exceedingly high picture.

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Again he listened long; and this time he said, "Mitral insufficiency," with the accent of an assured diagnosis.

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