Valvoplasty
valvoplasty val·vo·plas·ty (vāl’və-plās’tē)
n.
See valvuloplasty.
Read Also:
- Valvotomy
valvotomy val·vot·o·my (vāl-vŏt’ə-mē) n. The surgical cutting of a constricted cardiac valve to relieve obstruction. Also called valvulotomy. An incision into a valvular structure.
- Valvula
noun, plural valvulae [val-vyuh-lee] /ˈvæl vyəˌli/ (Show IPA). Anatomy. 1. a small valve or valvule. 2. a cusp of certain valves, as the aortic valve.
- Valvular
adjective 1. having the form or function of a valve. 2. operating by a valve or valves. 3. of or relating to a valve or valves, especially of the heart. adjective 1. of, relating to, operated by, or having a valve or valves 2. having the shape or function of a valve valvular val·vu·lar (vāl’vyə-lər) […]
- Valvular endocarditis
valvular endocarditis n. Endocarditis confined to the endocardium of the heart valves.
- Valvular-insufficiency
noun, Pathology. 1. abnormal closure of a heart valve resulting in failure to prevent regurgitation of blood. valvular insufficiency n. Failure of the cardiac valves to close perfectly, thus allowing regurgitation of blood past the closed valve.