Disease or Syndrome
cusp tear
Definitions related to cusp tear:
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A split located on a leaflet of a heart valve that prevents its complete closing, which can result in valvular dysfunction.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A tear located on a leaflet of a heart valve that prevents its complete closing, which can result in valvular dysfunction.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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