aortic valve

noun

, Anatomy.

1. a semilunar valve between the aorta and the left ventricle of the heart that prevents the blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.

aortic valve

/ ā-ôr′tĭk /

1. A valve located in the aorta that prevents the backflow of blood to the left ventricle.

Example Sentences

His son Jim Moret, a chief correspondent for “Inside Edition,” said that his father entered the hospital for an aortic valve replacement but was deemed too weak to have the surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, individuals who had large amounts of damaged teeth possessed higher rates of inflammation, brain tissue loss and aortic valve calcification.

From Salon

He underwent successful surgery i n early January to repair a bicuspid aortic valve in his heart, which was the cause of his cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times

The Marines said Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a bicuspid aortic valve in his heart, which was the cause of his cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times

Howard has been building up to his regular duties since he had heart surgery Sept. 15 that successfully resected an aortic aneurysm and repaired his aortic valve.

From Seattle Times