left atrioventricular valve

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Definition Noun : A specific heart valve : The "left atrioventricular valve" is the valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. It has two triangular flaps or cusps and functions to prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricle into the atrium during contraction. Usage Examples Noun : The surgeon carefully repaired the patient's leaking left atrioventricular va...