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valvular

/val-vyuh-ler/US // ˈvæl vyə lər //UK // (ˈvælvjʊlə) //

瓣膜,瓣膜的,瓣膜病,瓣膜炎

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : having the form or function of a valve.
    • : operating by a valve or valves.
    • : of or relating to a valve or valves, especially of the heart.

Examples

  • By this is meant in persons who have some organic lesion of the valvular mechanism of the heart.

  • Moreover, it was known to us all that Mrs Thornton was suffering from valvular disease of the heart.

  • Quadrivalvular, kwod-ri-val′vū-lar, adj. having four valves or valvular parts.

  • The valvular action has nothing at all to do with the flight.

  • Internally the structure is perfect, as is the minute valvular opening into the bladder, which is filled with water.