tricuspid

[ trahy-kuhs-pid ]

adjective

1. Also tri·cuspi·dal. having three cusps or points, as a tooth. Compare bicuspid.
2. Anatomy. of, relating to, or affecting the tricuspid valve.

noun

1. Anatomy. a tricuspid part, as a tooth.

tricuspid

/ traɪˈkʌspɪd /

adjective

1. 1. having three points, cusps, or segments

      a tricuspid tooth

      a tricuspid valve

   2. of or relating to such a tooth or valve

noun

1. a tooth having three cusps

tricuspid

/ trī-kŭs′pĭd /

Adjective

1. Having three points or cusps.

Noun

1. A tooth having three points or cusps, especially a molar.
2. See tricuspid valve

Word History and Origins

Origin of tricuspid¹

1660–70; < Latin tricuspid- (stem of tricuspis ) having three points. See tri-, cuspid

Example Sentences

UC Davis Health cardiology team members are among the first in the country to treat patients with tricuspid regurgitation, or a leaky heart valve, by using a groundbreaking catheter.

From Science Daily

"They can practice new surgical techniques for repairing or replacing the tricuspid valve on our model before performing them on actual patients."

From Science Daily

When a patient is on the operating table having surgery to repair their tricuspid valve - as I did in August 2020 - the medical team decides whether they also need a Glenn.

From BBC

Other health news: For the first time, patients with damaged tricuspid valves in their hearts might have a safe treatment that actually helps.

From New York Times

The developments come after years of inattention to the tricuspid problem.

From New York Times