(anatomy) ileocecal valve

plural of valve train

(anatomy) Either of the two valves in the heart, situated between the atria and the ventricles, that prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole.

A valve on a boiler to let the steam escape. / (figuratively) Any psychological mechanism to relieve stress.

(anatomy) The mitral valve.

(anatomy) The pulmonary valve.

(anatomy) The semilunar valve of the heart that lies between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

(anatomy) The semilunar valve of the heart that lies between the left ventricle and the aorta.

(anatomy) A semicircular fold of the lining membrane of the right atrium, situated at the ostium of the coronary sinus.

A valve that opens to allow reflux of a fluid in case of overflow.