NIH MeSH · D008943Anatomy
Mitral Valve
Also known asMitral Valves · Valve, Mitral · Valves, Mitral · Bicuspid Valve · Bicuspid Valves · Valve, Bicuspid · Valves, Bicuspid
Definition
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.
MeSH classification
- A07.541.510.507
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Common questions about Mitral Valve
What does Mitral Valve mean in medicine?
The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Mitral Valve known by any other names?
Yes. Mitral Valve is also referred to as Mitral Valves, Valve, Mitral, Valves, Mitral, Bicuspid Valve in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Mitral Valve sit in the medical classification?
Mitral Valve falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A07.541.510.507). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D008943) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗