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valvular

val·vu·lar

UK/ˈvælvjʊlə(ɹ)/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or operating by means of valves

Origin

From New Latin valvulāris, from valvula + -āris. By surface analysis, valvula + -ar.

Phrases

  • valvular endocarditis
  • valvular insufficiency

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