About The Word Valsalvian
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Valsalvian
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What's The Definition Of Valsalvian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Valsalvian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Valsalvian: See Also | Valsalvian In Webster's Dictionary \Val*sal"vi*an\, a.
Of or pertaining to Valsalva, an Italian anatomist of the
17th century.
{Valsalvian experiment} (Med.), the process of inflating the
middle ear by closing the mouth and nostrils, and blowing
so as to puff out the cheeks.
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