univalvular

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a heart with only one functional valve.

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Variants

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univalve , univalves

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Etymology

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From the Latin words 'unus' meaning one and 'valvula' meaning valve.

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Trivia

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1. The human heart typically has four valves: two atria and two ventricles.

2. A univalvular heart condition can lead to heart failure if not treated.

3. Univalvular hearts are rare, with only about 0.1% of the population being affected.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bicuspid valve: A type of heart valve that has two cusps or leaflets.

2. Tricuspid valve: A type of heart valve that has three cusps or leaflets.

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How to Memorize "univalvular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heart with only one functional valve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'univalvular' with the number 'one' and the word 'valve'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'UnValveOne' to remember the meaning of 'univalvular'.

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