mitral valve prolapse

mitral valve prolapse definition - medical

mitral valve prolapse

noun Abbr. MVP
A condition in which there is excessive retrograde movement of the mitral valve into the left atrium during left ventricular systole, often allowing mitral regurgitation.

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