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Definition of Tricuspid

1. Adjective. Having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth). "Tricuspid valve"

Definition of Tricuspid

1. a. Having three cusps, or points; tricuspidate; as, a tricuspid molar.

Definition of Tricuspid

1. Adjective. Having three cusps ¹

2. Noun. A molar tooth that has three cusps ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tricuspid

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tricuspid

1. 1. Having three cusps, or points; tricuspidate; as, a tricuspid molar. 2. Of or pertaining to the tricuspid valves; as, tricuspid obstruction. Tricuspid valve, the valve, consisting of three triangular membranous flaps, at the opening of the right auricle into the right ventricle in the heart of most mammals; sometimes called the tricuspid valves, each flap being regarded as a valve. Origin: L. Tricuspis, -idis; tri- (see Tri-) + cuspis a point: cf. F. Tricuspide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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