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mitral

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪtr(ə)l/
Definition of mitral

adjective

  • denoting or relating to the mitral valve: mitral insufficiency

Origin:

early 17th century: from modern Latin mitralis, from Latin mitra 'belt or turban'

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Definition of mitral in the US English dictionary
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