bicuspid

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He underwent successful surgery i n early January to repair a bicuspid aortic valve in his heart, which was the cause of his cardiac arrest.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Having a bicuspid aortic valve, meaning that your aortic valve has two flaps, instead of three, puts you at a higher risk of developing an aortic aneurysm.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2022

"I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve where you've only got two valves going to the aorta not three," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

They’re usually bicuspid in shape, which means they have two little points at the end.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2021

George T. Carpenter, of Chicago, has a right superior, second bicuspid with three well formed roots.

From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.