Aortic valve

The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It lies between the left ventricle and the aorta.
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Aortic valve n. The valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the ascending aorta, consisting of three semilunar cusps. [more]Aortic valve - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart
(hypernym) semilunar valve

Valve at the base of the aorta that prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle of the heart.

adjective
referring to the aorta
aortic arch = bend in the aorta which links the ascending aorta to the descending
aortic aneurysm = serious aneurysm of the aorta, associated with atherosclerosis
aortic hiatus = opening in the diaphragm through which the aorta passes
aortic incompetence = defective aortic valve, causing regurgitation
aortic regurgitation = backwards flow of blood caused by a defective aortic valve
aortic sinuses = swellings in the aorta from which the coronary arteries lead back into the heart itself
aortic stenosis = condition where the aortic valve is narrow, caused by rheumatic fever
aortic valve = valve with three flaps, situated at the opening into the aorta

VALVOLA AORTICA