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semilunar Definition

semi·lu·nar (sem′i lo̵̅o̅′nər)

adjective

shaped like a half-moon; crescent-shaped

Etymology: ModL semilunaris: see semi- & lunar

semilunar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • valve: As the semilunar valves close a sound like the word ' dup ' can be heard and this is called the second heart sound.