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Vocabulary Entry
tricuspid
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having three points or cusps; specifically relating to a type of heart valve.
Example Sentences
"The tricuspid valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium."
"Doctors often examine the tricuspid region during echocardiograms."
"A malfunctioning tricuspid valve can lead to serious heart problems."
N
noun
A heart valve with three cusps located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
Example Sentences
"The tricuspid is crucial for maintaining proper blood flow through the heart."
"An issue with the tricuspid can lead to various cardiovascular diseases."
"Surgeons sometimes need to repair a damaged tricuspid during heart surgery."