tricuspal

/ˌtraɪkʊsˈpɪdəl/ or /ˌtraɪkʊsˈpɪdl/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or relating to three cusps or points, especially of a valve or a tooth.

“The tricuspidal valve is a vital part of the heart’s anatomy.”

2. adjective

relating to the tricuspid valve, which is one of the four valves in the heart.

“The patient’s heart had a tricuspidal problem that needed immediate attention.”

Synonyms

  • three-cusped
  • tricuspid

Antonyms

  • bicuspid
  • bicuspidal