ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tricuspid

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /tɹaɪˈkʌspɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Tricuspid is an adjective meaning (dentistry) Having three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth.

Meaning

(dentistry) Having three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) Describing the valve, between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart, that has three triangular segments
  2. A molar tooth that has three cusps

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tricuspidal, tricuspal, tritubercular, multicuspidate, tricuspoid, multicuspid.

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