mitral

Relating to the mitral valve of the heart, which controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.

• 🇩🇪Die Mitralklappe betreffend, die Herzklappe zwischen linkem Vorhof und linker Herzkammer. Auch die zweizipflige Form betreffend.

1. Relating to the mitral valve C1 formal medical

   Of or relating to the mitral valve of the heart, which controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.

   • The patient was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse.
   • Mitral regurgitation can cause shortness of breath.
   • The surgeon performed a mitral valve repair.

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   Synonyme: bicuspid

2. Resembling a miter C2 formal

   Relating to or resembling a miter, the ceremonial headdress worn by bishops and some abbots.

   • The mitral shape of the valve resembles a bishop's miter.
   • The term 'mitral' comes from its similarity to a miter.
   • In anatomy, the mitral valve is named for its miter-like appearance.

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