tricuspid

tricuspid definition - medical

tri·cus·pid (trī-kŭsˈpĭd)

noun
An organ or a part, especially a tooth, having three cusps.
adjective also tri·cus·pi·dal (-pĭ-dəl) or tri·cus·pi·date (-pĭ-dātˌ)
  1. Having three points, prongs, or cusps.
  2. Of or relating to the tricuspid valve.

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