valval, valvar
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Valval — Valv al, Valvar Valv ar, a. (Biol.) Valvular. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Valvar — Valval Valv al, Valvar Valv ar, a. (Biol.) Valvular. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
valvar — adjective see valval … Useful english dictionary
valvular — /val vyeuh leuhr/, adj. 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, esp. of the heart. Also, valval, valvar. [1790 1800; < NL valvularis, equiv. to valvul(a) VALVULE +… … Universalium
valvular — adjective a) Of or pertaining to valves, such as those of the heart. b) Like a valve. Syn: valval, valvar … Wiktionary
valve — 1. A fold of the lining membrane of a canal or other hollow organ serving to retard or prevent a reflux of fluid. 2. Any formation or reduplication of tissue, or flaplike structure … Medical dictionary
