Mitral

mi'tral

 

1.      Relating to the mitral or bicuspid valve.

2.      Shaped like a bishop's miter; denoting a structure resembling the shape of a headband or turban.

 

Origin

[L. mitra, a coif or turban]

Aortic

a-or'tik

 

Relating to the aorta or the aortic orifice of the left ventricle of the heart. Syn: aortal.

 

 

 

 

Valvular insufficiency

A leaky state of one or more of the cardiac valves, the valve not closing tightly and blood therefore regurgitating through it. Syn: valvular incompetence, valvular insufficiency.