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1. (n.) aortic valve
the semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta, controlling the flow of blood.

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1. (noun) aortic valve
a semilunar valve between the left ventricle and the aorta; prevents blood from flowing from the aorta back into the heart

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. aortic valve
The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

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