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Definition of Ball valve
1. Noun. Any valve that checks flow by the seating of a ball.
Generic synonyms: Valve
Medical Definition of Ball valve
1. Any of a variety of prosthetic cardiac valve's comprised of a ball within a retaining cage affixed to the orifice; when appropriately sized, used in aortic, mitral, or tricuspid position. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ball Valve
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