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valvule

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin valvula (valve, little valve) either directly or via French valvule, from Latin valva (double door, valve) + -ula (-ule, -ling: forming diminutives). Doublet of valvula.

Noun

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valvule (plural valvules or valvulae)

  1. (anatomy) A small valve.
  2. (anatomy) A structure similar to a small valve.

Usage notes

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The uncommon plural valvulae is borrowed irregularly directly from the Latin doublet valvula.

Synonyms

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Derived terms

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French

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Noun

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valvule f (plural valvules)

  1. (anatomy) valvule

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