valves

plural of valve
as in taps
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples of valves Mitral valves are also commonly repaired or replaced, whereas the tricuspid and pulmonic valves are not. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Heart valves keep blood flowing in the right direction between the heart's four chambers. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024 Any four valves can malfunction, although severe aortic stenosis is the most common indication for valve replacement. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024

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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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