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valvula

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[val-vyuh-luh] / ˈvæl vyə lə /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

valvulae

  1. a small valve or valvule.

  2. a cusp of certain valves, as the aortic valve.

Etymology

Origin of valvula

1605–15; < New Latin; Latin valv ( a ) valve + -ula -ule

Example Sentences

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Stamina diadelpha, simplex et novemfidum; antherae subrotundae v. reniformes, valvula ventrali anthera dimidio minore subrotunda.

From Expedition into Central Australia by Sturt, Charles

Perianthium superius hermaphroditum, paulo brevius, pergamineo-membranaceum, nervis dilute viridibus; valvula exterior quinquenervis, acuta, concava; interior ejusdem fere longitudinis, dinervis.

From Expedition into Central Australia by Sturt, Charles

Stamina diadelpha: antheroe uniformes; loculis apice confluentibus, valvula contraria ab apice ad basin separanti dehiscentes!

From Expedition into Central Australia by Sturt, Charles

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