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Definition of Valvular incompetence
1. Noun. Inability of a bodily valve to close completely.
Generic synonyms: Incompetence
Medical Definition of Valvular incompetence
1. A leaky state of one or more of the cardiac valves, the valve not closing tightly and blood therefore regurgitating through it. Synonym: valvular incompetence, valvular insufficiency. (05 Mar 2000)