aortic valve

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a semilunar valve between the aorta and the left ventricle of the heart that prevents the blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

aortic valve

/ ā-ôr′tĭk /

1. A valve located in the aorta that prevents the backflow of blood to the left ventricle.

Example Sentences

The hard work began after Walters had her aortic valve replaced with one from a cow.

From The Daily Beast

Even though he underwent an aortic valve replacement in 2008, he insists he has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

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He describes all the varying forms of affections of the aortic valve, with their various clinical manifestations.

From Project Gutenberg

The aortic valve has the same structure as the pulmonary, though the cusps are more massive.

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He maintained that disease of the aortic valve should receive the name Corrigan's disease.

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