Definition of Valvular incompetence

1. Noun. Inability of a bodily valve to close completely.

Generic synonyms: Incompetence

Medical Definition of Valvular incompetence

1. A leaky state of one or more of the cardiac valves, the valve not closing tightly and blood therefore regurgitating through it. Synonym: valvular incompetence, valvular insufficiency. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Valvular Incompetence

valvula semilunaris tarini
valvula sinus coronarii
valvula spiralis
valvula tricuspidalis
valvula venae cavae inferioris
valvula venosa
valvula vestibuli
valvulae
valvulae anales
valvulae conniventes
valvulae pylori
valvular
valvular aortic stenosis
valvular endocarditis
valvular heart disease
valvular incompetence (current term)
valvular insufficiency
valvular pneumothorax
valvular prolapse
valvular regurgitation
valvular sclerosis
valvular thrombus
valvule
valvules
valvulitis
valvulitises
valvulopathy
valvuloplasties
valvuloplasty
valvulotome

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