mitral
/ˈmaɪtrəl/
adjective
- Relating to the mitral valve of the heart, which controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.
- Mitral regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve does not close tightly.
- The surgeon repaired the patient's mitral valve to improve heart function.
- The doctor explained that the mitral valve helps keep blood moving in the right direction through the heart.