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mitral insufficiency
noun
, Pathology.
- abnormal closure of the mitral valve resulting in regurgitation of blood into the atrium and leading to reduced heart function or heart failure.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mitral insufficiency1
First recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
Osler thinks mitral insufficiency in itself not very dangerous.
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Mitral insufficiency may show an exceedingly low picture or an exceedingly high picture.
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Again he listened long; and this time he said, "Mitral insufficiency," with the accent of an assured diagnosis.
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