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Aortic Valve
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Definition
: The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.
dis: coord IM with HEART VALVE DISEASES (IM) but note specific aortic valve dis; atresia: index AORTIC VALVE /abnorm
Other names
Valves, Aortic; Valve, Aortic; Aortic Valves