spirivalve

/ˌspiːrɪˈvælv, ˌspɪrɪˈvælv/

Definitions

1. noun

A spiral valve or spiral passage, especially in anatomy.

“The spirivalves in the lung play a crucial role in air filtration.”

Synonyms

  • spiral passage
  • spiral valve

Antonyms

  • linear passage
  • straight valve