tricuspid valve


nounAnatomy.
  1. the valve, consisting of three triangular flaps of tissue between the right auricle and ventricle of the heart, that keeps blood from flowing back into the auricle.

Origin of tricuspid valve

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First recorded in 1660–70

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Scientific definitions for tricuspid valve

tricuspid valve

  1. A valve of the heart, usually having three cusps, that is located between the right atrium and right ventricle. The tricuspid valve prevents the backflow of blood to the right atrium.

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