aortic valve

American  

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.

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aortic valve Scientific  

/ ā-ôr′tĭk /

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

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Example Sentences

The surgery was approved by the hospital solely for use in children and young adults, the BBC understands, though Ms Booth had permission to offer the procedure for patients with aortic valve disease.

From BBC

It causes a narrowing of the aortic valve, restricting blood flow out of the heart.

From Science Daily

His son Jim Moret, a chief correspondent for “Inside Edition,” said that his father entered the hospital for an aortic valve replacement but was deemed too weak to have the surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, individuals who had large amounts of damaged teeth possessed higher rates of inflammation, brain tissue loss and aortic valve calcification.

From Salon

He underwent successful surgery i n early January to repair a bicuspid aortic valve in his heart, which was the cause of his cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times