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valvular
CIDE DICTIONARY
valvular, a. [Cf. F. valvulaire.].
- Of or pertaining to a valve or valves; specifically
(Med.) , of or pertaining to the valves of the heart; as, valvular disease. [1913 Webster] - Containing valves; serving as a valve; opening by valves; valvate; as, a valvular capsule. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
valvular, adj.
1 having a valve or valves.
2 having the form or function of a valve.
1 having a valve or valves.
2 having the form or function of a valve.
Etymology
mod.L valvula, dimin. of L valva
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