aortic valve

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Noun aortic valve has 1 sense

aortic valve - a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart
--₁ is a kind of semilunar valve

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Aortic Valve

Description

The aortic valve is a crucial component of the heart located between the left ventricle and the aorta. It consists of three cusps or leaflets that help regulate blood flow from the heart's left ventricle into the aorta, preventing backflow of blood.

Sample Sentences

The aortic valve ensures that oxygenated blood flows from the heart to the rest of the body.
Aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve opening, can cause symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.
During the surgery, the doctor replaced the patient's damaged aortic valve with a prosthetic one.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of aortic valve diseases.
The aortic valve opens and closes thousands of times a day to help circulate blood efficiently.

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