valvula
Americannoun
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a small valve or valvule.
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a cusp of certain valves, as the aortic valve.
Etymology
Origin of valvula
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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