Mitral-insufficiency
noun, Pathology.
1.
abnormal closure of the mitral valve resulting in regurgitation of blood into the atrium and leading to reduced heart function or heart failure.
mitral insufficiency n.
Valvular insufficiency involving the mitral valve.
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