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valvular insufficiency

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noun

Pathology.
  1. abnormal closure of a heart valve resulting in failure to prevent regurgitation of blood.


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An examination at this stage may reveal valvular insufficiency, cardiac hypertrophy, or pulmonary engorgement.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

Such cases must be watched before one can say that true valvular insufficiency is not present.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

In valvular disease or valvular insufficiency hypertrophy frequently results as a consequence of increased demand for propelling power.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.