About The Word Tricuspid
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Tricuspid
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What's The Definition Of Tricuspid?
[adj] having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth); "tricuspid molar"; "tricuspid valve"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tricuspid: angular | angulate | tricuspidate Related Terms | Find terms related to Tricuspid: See Also | Tricuspid In Webster's Dictionary \Tri*cus"pid\, a. [L. tricuspis, -idis; tri- (see
{Tri-}) + cuspis a point: cf. F. tricuspide.]
1. Having three cusps, or points; tricuspidate; as, a
tricuspid molar.
2. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the tricuspid valves; as,
tricuspid obstruction.
{Tricuspid valve} (Anat.), the valve, consisting of three
triangular membranous flaps, at the opening of the right
auricle into the right ventricle in the heart of most
mammals; -- sometimes called the {tricuspid valves}, each
flap being regarded as a valve.
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