valvular

[ val-vyuh-ler ]

adjective

1. having the form or function of a valve.
2. operating by a valve or valves.
3. of or relating to a valve or valves, especially of the heart.

valvular

/ ˈvælvjʊlə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, operated by, or having a valve or valves
2. having the shape or function of a valve

Other Words From

• inter·valvu·lar adjective
• multi·valvu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of valvular¹

1790–1800; < New Latin valvulāris, equivalent to valvul ( a ) valvule + -āris -ar ¹

Example Sentences

Patients who’d had previous heart failure, valvular defects, cancer or other causes of hypertension were disqualified.

From Los Angeles Times

The potential problems of heart scarring or remodeling or valvular problems, etc. were not evaluated.

From New York Times

The technology is still in its infancy, but many experts believe that this will eventually become the default option for valvular disease, making surgery increasingly rare.

From The Guardian

Of the screening group patients, 7.6% ultimately received a diagnosis of a cardiac or valvular disorder.

From Forbes

Radiation may also cause increases in pericardial disease, peripheral vascular disease, cardiomyopathy, valvular dysfunction, and arrhythmias, according to Moslehi, and other breast cancer therapies, such as anthracyclines and hormonal therapies, may have “additional cardiotoxic effects.”

From Forbes