Valvular

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Valvular \Valv"u*lar\, a. [Cf. F. valvulaire.]
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     1. Of or pertaining to a valve or valves; specifically
        (Med.), of or pertaining to the valves of the heart; as,
        valvular disease.
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     2. Containing valves; serving as a valve; opening by valves;
        valvate; as, a valvular capsule.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  valvular
       adj : relating to or operating by means of valves