Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
valve — Lateral part of divided carapace commonly joined to opposite part by hingement along dorsal mid line (e.g., Ostracoda, Conchostraca, Leptostraca) [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. Lateral part of divided carapace, commonly joined to opposite part by… … Crustacea glossary
Valve of coronary sinus — Valve of the coronary sinus Interior of right side of heart. (Valve of the coronary sinus labeled at bottom left.) Latin valvula sinus coronarii Gray s … Wikipedia
Right border of heart — Sternocostal surface of heart. (Right margin visible but not labeled.) Latin margo dexter cordis Gray s … Wikipedia
Right atrioventricular orifice — Section of the heart showing the ventricular septum. (Right atrioventricular orifice visible at left, but not labeled.) Latin ostium atrioventriculare dextrum Gray s … Wikipedia
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement — (also known as the David procedure) is a cardiac surgery procedure involving replacement of the aortic root without replacement of the aortic valve. Two similar procedures were developed, one by Sir Magdi Yacoub,[1] and another by Tirone David.… … Wikipedia
Right heart — is a term used to refer collectively to the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart; occasionally, this term is intended to reference the right atrium, right ventricle, and the pulmonary trunk collectively.The right atrium receives… … Wikipedia
right atrioventricular valve — n TRICUSPID VALVE * * * valva atrioventricularis dextra … Medical dictionary
valve — [ vælv ] noun count * 1. ) the part of a machine or piece of equipment that opens and closes in order to control the flow of air or liquid 2. ) the part of an organ or tube in your body that opens and closes to keep liquid flowing in the right… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
valve — valveless, adj. valvelike, adj. /valv/, n., v., valved, valving. n. 1. any device for halting or controlling the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a passage, pipe, inlet, outlet, etc. 2. a hinged lid or other movable part that… … Universalium
valve — 1. A fold of the lining membrane of a canal or other hollow organ serving to retard or prevent a reflux of fluid. 2. Any formation or reduplication of tissue, or flaplike structure … Medical dictionary
