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Valvula

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A valve, typically a small one, used to regulate the flow of a fluid or gas.

Sample Sentence: The plumber replaced the faulty valvula to stop the water leaks.

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Sense 2:

A membranous structure that controls the passage of blood in veins and chambers of the heart.

Sample Sentence: The surgeon successfully repaired the damaged valvula in the patient's heart.

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Sense 3:

In biology, a structure that controls the flow of fluids, such as in veins or plant vessels.

Sample Sentence: The researcher studied the intricate design of the valvula in the plant stem.

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