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

The tricuspid and mitral valves were thickened, and exhibiting minute granulations on their surface.

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In the mesozoic period certain animals with tricuspid teeth occur.

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The tricuspid valve (fig. 2, l, m, n) guarding against reflux of blood into the right auricle.

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There is no kardiae insufficiency, I think, neither mitral nor tricuspid.

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Gradually enlarge the opening until the chordæ tendineæ and the flaps of the tricuspid valve are seen.

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