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aortic valve

The valve between the left ventricle of the heart and the ascending aorta, consisting of three semilunar cusps.

Aortic valve

A fold in the channel leading from the aorta to the left ventricle of the heart. The aortic valve directs blood flow that has received oxygen from the lungs to the aorta which transmits blood to the rest of the body.

Mentioned in: Cardiac Catheterization, Endocarditis, Heart Valve Replacement

aortic valve,

n a valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta; also known as the tricuspid valve.

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