pulmonary valve

/ˌpʌlməˈnɛri vælv/
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Definitions of pulmonary valve
  1. noun
    a semilunar valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery; prevents blood from flowing from the artery back into the heart
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    type of:
    semilunar valve
    a heart valve with cusps shaped like half-moons; prevents blood from flowing back into the heart
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