| Pronunciation: | | trI'kuspid valv
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[n] valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts |
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| | Synonyms: | | right atrioventricular valve |
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| | See Also: | | atrioventricular valve |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | the heart valve that controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle. |
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