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tricuspid
adjective
tri·cus·pid
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Definition of tricuspid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having three cusps
a tricuspid molar
2
: of, relating to, or involving the tricuspid valve of the heart
tricuspid regurgitation
tricuspid
nounDefinition of tricuspid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a tricuspid anatomical structure having three projections: such as
a
: a tooth having three cusps
b
: tricuspid valve
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tricuspid
adjective
tri·cus·pid
| \ (ˈ)trī-ˈkəs-pəd
\
\
Medical Definition of tricuspid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: having three cusps
tricuspid molars
2
: of, relating to, or involving the tricuspid valve of the heart
tricuspid disease
tricuspid
nounMedical Definition of tricuspid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a tricuspid anatomical structure
especially
: a tooth having three cusps
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