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mitral

/ˈmaɪ.trəl/

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adjective

C1formalcommonmedical/ˈmaɪ.trəl/

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

  • 🇷🇺Относящийся к митральному клапану сердца, который контролирует поток крови между левым предсердием и левым желудочком.
  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.

    🇷🇺Митральный

    Synonyms: 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.

    🇷🇺Митральный