aortic insufficiency

noun Pathology.

abnormal closure of the aortic valve resulting in regurgitation of blood to the left ventricle.

Nearby words

aortic arch syndrome, aortic atresia, aortic body, aortic bulb, aortic foramen, aortic insufficiency, aortic murmur, aortic notch, aortic ostium, aortic plexus, aortic septal defect

Also called aortic incompetence.

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Medicine definitions for aortic insufficiency

aortic insufficiency

n.

aortic regurgitation

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