tricuspid

[ trahy-kuhs-pid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Also tri·cuspi·dal. having three cusps or points, as a tooth. Compare bicuspid.
Anatomy. of, relating to, or affecting the tricuspid valve.

tricuspid

/ traɪˈkʌspɪd /

1. having three points, cusps, or segments
  a tricuspid tooth
  a tricuspid valve
2. of or relating to such a tooth or valve

tricuspid

/ trī-kŭs′pĭd /

1660–70; < Latin tricuspid- (stem of tricuspis ) having three points. See tri-, cuspid

The tricuspid and mitral valves were thickened, and exhibiting minute granulations on their surface.

In the mesozoic period certain animals with tricuspid teeth occur.

The tricuspid valve (fig. 2, l, m, n) guarding against reflux of blood into the right auricle.

There is no kardiae insufficiency, I think, neither mitral nor tricuspid.

Gradually enlarge the opening until the chordæ tendineæ and the flaps of the tricuspid valve are seen.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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