Mitral

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪtrəl/

Mitral (adj)

  1. Relating to the valve between the left upper chamber and the left lower chamber of the heart.
  2. Used for problems affecting the valve on the left side of the heart, such as leakage or narrowing.

Mitral (adjective)

Examples

  • The mitral valve helps control blood flow in the heart.
  • Doctors check the mitral valve when listening to the heart.