valvular

Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to a valve or valves; specifically (Med.), of or pertaining to the valves of the heart; as, valvular disease.

Containing valves; serving as a valve; opening by valves; valvate; as, a valvular capsule.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

controller valved valvula valval valvar

Phrases with the word

cardiac valvular valvular incompetence valvular heart disease

Examples

Echocardiography (through the anterior chest wall or transesophageal), plays a decisive role in the diagnosis by reliably establishing the presence of microbial vegetation and the degree of valvular dysfunction affecting the pumping function of the heart. Source: Internet

Each sound consists of two components, reflecting the slight difference in time as the two valves close. citation S2 may split into two distinct sounds, either as a result of inspiration or different valvular or cardiac problems. Source: Internet

When veins become varicose, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves do not work (valvular incompetence). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

valvoplasty valvotomy valvula valvular heart disease valvular incompetence valvulate