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Valvule — Valv ule, n. [Cf. F. valvule.] [1913 Webster] 1. A little valve; a valvelet. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) A small valvelike process. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
epiglottis — epiglottal, epiglottic, epiglottidean /ep i glo tid ee euhn/, adj. /ep i glot is/, n., pl. epiglottises, epiglottides / glot i deez /. Anat. a thin, valvelike, cartilaginous structure that covers the glottis during swallowing, preventing the… … Universalium
sea snake — any of several venomous marine snakes of the family Hydrophidae, having a finlike tail. [1745 55] * * * Any of some 50 species (family Hydrophiidae) of venomous, marine snakes with an oarlike tail and flattened body. Most are found along coasts… … Universalium
valve — valveless, adj. valvelike, adj. /valv/, n., v., valved, valving. n. 1. any device for halting or controlling the flow of a liquid, gas, or other material through a passage, pipe, inlet, outlet, etc. 2. a hinged lid or other movable part that… … Universalium
urinary tract obstruction — ▪ pathology blockage or constriction at any point in the urinary tract that impedes the normal flow of urine and causes urine to be retained in the bladder or kidneys. When an obstruction causes urine to become backed up into the kidneys,… … Universalium
valve — 1. A fold of the lining membrane of a canal or other hollow organ serving to retard or prevent a reflux of fluid. 2. Any formation or reduplication of tissue, or flaplike structure … Medical dictionary
ileocecal valve — n the valve formed by two folds of mucous membrane at the opening of the ileum into the large intestine called also Bauhin s valve, ileocolic valve, valvula coli * * * ileocolic valve a valvelike structure formed by the flaps or lips, one above… … Medical dictionary
