valvule

[ val-vyool ]
/ ˈvæl vyul /

noun

a small valve or a part resembling a valve.

Origin of valvule

From the New Latin word valvula, dating back to 1745–55. See valve, -ule

Words nearby valvule

valvotomy, valvula, valvular, valvular endocarditis, valvular insufficiency, valvule, valvulitis, valvuloplasty, valvulotomy, valéry, vambrace

British Dictionary definitions for valvule

valvule

valvelet (ˈvælvlɪt)

/ (ˈvælvjuːl) /

noun

a small valve or a part resembling one

Word Origin for valvule

C18: from New Latin valvula, diminutive of valve

Medical definitions for valvule

valvule
[ văl′vyōōl′ ]

n. pl. val•vules

A small anatomical valve or valvelike structure.