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valvular regurgitation |
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regurgitation /re·gur·gi·ta·tion/ (re-ger″jĭ-ta´shun) 1. flow in the opposite direction from normal. 2. vomiting. aortic regurgitation (AR) backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle due to insufficiency of the aortic semilunar valve. mitral regurgitation (MR) backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium due to insufficiency of the mitral valve. pulmonic regurgitation (PR) backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle due to insufficiency of the pulmonic semilunar valve. tricuspid regurgitation (TR) the backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium due to insufficiency of the tricuspid valve. valvular regurgitation backflow of blood through the orifices of the heart valves due to imperfect closing of the valves. valvular regurgitation Etymology: L, valva, folding door, re + gurgitare, to flow a backflow of blood that occurs when the heart contracts but a heart valve fails to close properly. valvular regurgitation (valˑ·vy n the backflow of blood during contraction of the heart; caused by a defective heart valve. regurgitation a backward flowing, as the casting up of undigested food, or the backflow of blood through a defective heart valve. In the alimentary canal the regurgitation of food comes from the esophagus, as distinct from vomiting in which the food comes from the stomach. A sign of pyloric obstruction or megaesophagus. regurgitation cycle see reticular cycle. neurotic regurgitation regurgitation by budgerigars is a common phenomenon with no physiological explanation and is considered to be an expression of affection. valvular regurgitation backflow of blood through the orifices of the heart valves owing to imperfect closing of the valves (valvular insufficiency); named, according to the valve affected, aortic, mitral, pulmonic or tricuspid regurgitation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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