valvular

val·vu·lar

[val-vyuh-ler]
adjective
1.
having the form or function of a valve.
2.
operating by a valve or valves.
3.
of or pertaining to a valve or valves, especially of the heart.
Also, valval, valvar.


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

in·ter·val·vu·lar, adjective
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valvular (ˈvælvjʊlə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, operated by, or having a valve or valves
2.  having the shape or function of a valve

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valvular val·vu·lar (vāl'vyə-lər)
adj.
Relating to, having, or operating by means of valves or valvelike parts.

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