tricuspid

adj, noun — 3 senses

tricuspid

adj

/tɹaɪˈkʌspɪd/

Etymology From tri- + cuspid.

1

Dentistry, Medicine, Sciences Having three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Describing the valve, between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart, that has three triangular segments

Derived terms: cavotricuspid, subtricuspid, transtricuspid, tricuspid atrasia, tricuspid insufficiency, tricuspid murmur, tricuspid valve
Related terms: bicuspid

tricuspid

noun

Etymology From tri- + cuspid.

1

A molar tooth that has three cusps

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