valvula

noun

val·​vu·​la ˈval-vyə-lə How to pronounce valvula (audio)
plural valvulae ˈval-vyə-ˌlē How to pronounce valvula (audio)
-ˌlī
: a small valve or fold

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin, from Latin valva "leaf of a folding door" + -ula -ule — more at valve

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of valvula was in 1615

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Cite this Entry

“Valvula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valvula. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

valvula

noun
val·​vu·​la ˈval-vyə-lə How to pronounce valvula (audio)
plural valvulae
-ˌlē also -ˌlī
: a small valve or fold
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