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Tricuspid

Tri-cus′pid

,
Adj.
[L.
tricuspis
,
-idis
;
tri-
(see
Tri-
) +
cuspis
a point: cf. F.
tricuspide
.]
1.
Having three cusps, or points; tricuspidate;
as, a
tricuspid
molar
.
2.
(Anat.)
Of or pertaining to the tricuspid valves;
as,
tricuspid
obstruction
.
Tricuspid valve
(Anat.)
,
the valve, consisting of three triangular membranous flaps, at the opening of the right auricle into the right ventricle in the heart of most mammals; – sometimes called the
tricuspid valves
, each flap being regarded as a valve.

Definition 2024

tricuspid

tricuspid

English

Adjective

tricuspid ‎(not comparable)

  1. Having three cusps

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

tricuspid ‎(plural tricuspids)

  1. A molar tooth that has three cusps

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