valvular

adjective

val·​vu·​lar ˈval-vyə-lər How to pronounce valvular (audio)
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

Examples of valvular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are currently no effective treatments for severe CVI of the deep vein system caused by valvular incompetence and the Company estimates that there are approximately 2.5 million new patients each year in the U.S. that could be candidates for the VenoValve. Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024 Patients who’d had previous heart failure, valvular defects, cancer or other causes of hypertension were disqualified. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 One study, conducted at three different primary care clinics in the U.S., found that an AI program evaluating sound data from a stethoscope detected 94.1% of cases of valvular heart disease, compared to just a 41.2% detection rate by medical professionals using a standard stethoscope. Bysage Lazzaro, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2023 However, a recent study contests its safety for use in valvular heart disease. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023 Biden has several minor medical conditions he is treated for: non-valvular atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat; hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol; gastroesophageal reflux; seasonal allergies; spinal arthritis; and mild sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023 At the time, Biden was said to be under treatment for four different conditions: non-valvular atrial fibrillation -- a type of irregular heart rhythm, hyperlipidemia -- higher concentrations of fats or lipids in the blood, gastroesophageal reflux and seasonal allergies. Molly Nagle, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2021 Among them are coronary artery disease, heart attack, enlarged heart, valvular heart disease, a heart defect present at birth and electrical problems in the heart. Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Oct. 2021 Next, doctors would look for structural problems, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or any increased thickness or dilation of the heart, along with any valvular problems. ABC News, 13 Jan. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin valvulāris, from valvula valvula + Latin -āris -ar

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of valvular was in 1797

Dictionary Entries Near valvular

Cite this Entry

“Valvular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valvular. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

valvular

adjective
val·​vu·​lar ˈval-vyə-lər How to pronounce valvular (audio)
: of, relating to, or affecting a valve especially of the heart
valvular heart disease

Medical Definition

valvular

adjective
val·​vu·​lar ˈval-vyə-lər How to pronounce valvular (audio)
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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