Definition of Aortic valve

1. Noun. A semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart.

Generic synonyms: Semilunar Valve

Medical Definition of Aortic valve

1. The heart valve that divides the left ventricle and the aorta. The aortic valve opens during left ventricular contraction and then closes to prohibit the backwash of oxygenated blood from the aorta into the ventricle. The aortic valve has 3 valve cusps. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aortic Valve

aortic pseudo-coarctation
aortic reflex
aortic regurgitation
aortic regurgitation: aetiology
aortic rupture
aortic sac
aortic septal defect
aortic sinus
aortic sinus aneurysm
aortic spindle
aortic stenosis
aortic stenosis
aortic sulcus
aortic ultrasound
aortic valve (current term)
aortic valve (current term)
aortic valve insufficiency
aortic valve prolapse
aortic valve stenosis
aortic vestibule
aortitis
aortitis
aortoannular ectasia
aortocoronary
aortocoronary bypass
aortogram
aortographic
aortographies
aortography
aortography

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