tricuspid
tricuspid · more tricuspid · most tricuspid
Having three cusps, e.gHaving three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth
/tɹaɪˈkʌspɪd/
Meaning
2 sensesHaving three cusps, e.g. a molar tooth
having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth)
Describing the valve, between the right atrium and ventricle of the heart, that has three triangular segments
Translations
3 languagesForms
more tricuspid, most tricuspid| Comparative | more tricuspid Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most tricuspid Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having three cusps or points (especially a molar tooth):tricuspidate
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form