mitral valve

noun Anatomy.

the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two triangular flaps of tissue, that prevents the blood from flowing back into the atrium.
Also called bicuspid valve.
Compare tricuspid valve.

Origin of mitral valve

First recorded in 1685–95

Words nearby mitral valve

mitral cell, mitral insufficiency, mitral murmur, mitral orifice, mitral stenosis, mitral valve, mitral valve prolapse, mitralization, mitre, mitre block, mitre box

British Dictionary definitions for mitral valve

mitral valve

noun

the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two membranous flaps, that prevents regurgitation of blood into the atrium Also called: bicuspid valve

Medical definitions for mitral valve

mitral valve

n.

A valve of the heart, composed of two triangular flaps, that is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and regulates blood flow between these chambers. bicuspid valve left atrioventricular valve

Scientific definitions for mitral valve

mitral valve
[ mī′trəl ]

A valve of the heart, composed of two triangular flaps, that is located between the left atrium and left ventricle. The mitral valve regulates blood flow between the two chambers.