mitral valve

noun

Anatomy.

1. the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two triangular flaps of tissue, that prevents the blood from flowing back into the atrium.

mitral valve

noun

1. Also called: bicuspid valve. the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two membranous flaps, that prevents regurgitation of blood into the atrium

mitral valve

1. A valve of the heart, composed of two triangular flaps, that is located between the left atrium and left ventricle. The mitral valve regulates blood flow between the two chambers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mitral valve¹

First recorded in 1685–95