VALVULAR

valvular

(adjective) relating to or operating by means of valves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

valvular (not comparable)

(medicine, biology) Of or pertaining to valves, such as those of the heart.

Like a valve.

Synonyms

• valval

• valvar

Source: Wiktionary


Valv"u*lar, a. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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