1. relating to or resembling a bishop’s miter
2. relating to the mitral valve of the heart
Usage: medical

Examples

• The mitral valve controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.
• She was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse during her cardiac examination.
• The surgeon performed a mitral valve repair to correct the regurgitation.
• Mitral stenosis can cause shortness of breath and fatigue.
• The echocardiogram showed normal mitral valve function.
• Rheumatic fever can damage the mitral valve over time.