Term Name: | atrioventricular valve |
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Synonyms: | atrio-ventricular valve, AV valve |
Definition: | A cardial valve in the atrioventricular region that separates the atrium from the ventricle and prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria during systole. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002133] |