VALVULA Definition & Meaning

valvula

[ val-vyuh-luh ]

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noun

Anatomy.

plural valvulae

a small valve or valvule.
a cusp of certain valves, as the aortic valve.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of valvula¹

1605–15; < New Latin; Latin valv ( a ) valve + -ula -ule

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All this while the male had continued in his vain attempt to obtain entrance at the valvula, and he now succeeded, and she voluntarily spread the parts open, and union took place.

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