Associations to the word «Mitral»

Wiktionary

MITRAL, adjective. Pertaining to a miter; resembling a miter.
MITRAL VALVE, noun. (anatomy) The valve that divides the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart

Dictionary definition

MITRAL, adjective. Of or relating to or located in or near the mitral valve; "mitral insufficiency".
MITRAL, adjective. Relating to or resembling the miter worn by some clerics.

Wise words

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