heart_valve | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a valve to control one-way flow of blood | |
Synonyms: | cardiac_valve | |
Related terms: | valve semilunar_valve atrioventricular_valve heart cusp | |
2. | [ noun ] (surgery) an implant that replaces a natural heart valve | |
Related terms: | implant | |
Similar spelling: |
heart_pea heart_failure heartfelt heartbeat |