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Valvular

Valv′u-lar

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
valvulaire
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to a valve or valves; specifically
(Med.)
, of or pertaining to the valves of the heart;
as,
valvular
disease
.
2.
Containing valves; serving as a valve; opening by valves; valvate;
as, a
valvular
capsule
.

Definition 2024

valvular

valvular

English

Adjective

valvular ‎(not comparable)

  1. (medicine, biology) Of or pertaining to valves, such as those of the heart.
  2. Like a valve.

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Spanish

Etymology

From válvula +‎ -ar.

Adjective

valvular m, f ‎(plural valvulares)

  1. valvular (of or relating to valves)

Etymology

From Late Latin valvularum.

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