tricuspid valve

American

noun

Anatomy.

the valve, consisting of three triangular flaps of tissue between the right auricle and ventricle of the heart, that keeps blood from flowing back into the auricle.

tricuspid valve Scientific

A valve of the heart, usually having three cusps, that is located between the right atrium and right ventricle. The tricuspid valve prevents the backflow of blood to the right atrium.

Etymology

Origin of tricuspid valve

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

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It is moving into other areas of cardiovascular disease, such as mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valve replacement.

From Barron's

Tricuspid regurgitation is a condition in which the tricuspid valve of the heart fails to close completely.

From Science Daily

"They can practice new surgical techniques for repairing or replacing the tricuspid valve on our model before performing them on actual patients."

From Science Daily

When a patient is on the operating table having surgery to repair their tricuspid valve - as I did in August 2020 - the medical team decides whether they also need a Glenn.

From BBC

Other health news: For the first time, patients with damaged tricuspid valves in their hearts might have a safe treatment that actually helps.

From New York Times

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