valvular

[ val-vyuh-ler ]
/ ˈvæl vyə lər /

adjective

having the form or function of a valve.
operating by a valve or valves.
of or relating to a valve or valves, especially of the heart.
Also valval, valvar.

Origin of valvular

1790–1800; < New Latin valvulāris, equivalent to valvul(a) valvule + -āris -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM valvular

in·ter·val·vu·lar, adjective mul·ti·val·vu·lar, adjective

Words nearby valvular

valved, valvelet, valvoplasty, valvotomy, valvula, valvular, valvular endocarditis, valvular insufficiency, valvule, valvulitis, valvuloplasty

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British Dictionary definitions for valvular

valvular
/ (ˈvælvjʊlə) /

adjective

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

Medical definitions for valvular

valvular
[ văl′vyə-lər ]

adj.

Relating to, having, or operating by means of valves or valvelike parts.