valvular
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val·vu·lar

adjective \ˈval-vyə-lər\

Definition of VALVULAR

1
: resembling or functioning as a valve; also : opening by valves
2
: of, relating to, or affecting a valve especially of the heart <valvular heart disease>

First Known Use of VALVULAR

1797

val·vu·lar

adjective \ˈval-vyə-lər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VALVULAR

1
: resembling or functioning as a valve <established a valvular connection to the esophagus>
2
: of, relating to, or affecting a valve especially of the heart <valvular heart disease>

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