cardiac valve

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Noun cardiac valve has 1 sense

heart valve, cardiac valve - a valve to control one-way flow of blood
--₁ is a kind of valve
--₁ is a part of heart, pump, ticker
--₁ has parts: cusp, leaflet
--₁ has particulars: atrioventricular valve; semilunar valve

Definitions from the Web

Cardiac Valve

Definition:

A cardiac valve refers to any of the four valves located in the human heart that regulate blood flow by allowing it to flow in one direction and preventing backward flow.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A structure in the heart that controls blood flow.
Sense 2: A medical device used to replace a damaged or diseased heart valve.

Usage:

1. In the sense of a structure in the heart:

The cardiac valve opens and closes to ensure proper blood circulation.

2. In the sense of a medical device:

The patient underwent a cardiac valve replacement surgery to improve heart function.

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