tricuspid (redirected from tricuspid dysplasia)

tri·cus·pid  (tr-kspd)

n.

An organ or part, especially a tooth, having three cusps.

adj. also tri·cus·pi·dal (-p-dl) or tri·cus·pi·date (-p-dt)

1. Having three cusps, especially a molar tooth.

2. Of or relating to the tricuspid valve.

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[From Latin tricuspis, tricuspid-, having three points : tri-, tri- + cuspis, point.]

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tricuspid [traɪˈkʌspɪd] Anatomy

adj also tricuspidal

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy)

a.  having three points, cusps, or segments a tricuspid tooth a tricuspid valve

b. 

n

(Medicine / Dentistry) a tooth having three cusps

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tricuspid  (tr-kspd)

Adjective

Having three points or cusps.

Noun

1. A tooth having three points or cusps, especially a molar.

2. See tricuspid valve.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

tricuspid - having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth); "tricuspid molar"; "tricuspid valve" tricuspidate angulate, angular - having angles or an angular shape

Translations

tricuspid

adj → trikuspidal (spec)