adj

mitral

MYT-ruhl

Mitral (adj) means Shaped like a bishop's mitre. Example: “The valve gets its name from its mitral, pointed-hat shape.”

adj

Shaped like a bishop's mitre.

"The valve gets its name from its mitral, pointed-hat shape."

Relating to the mitral valve of the heart, which sits between the left atrium and left ventricle.

"A mitral valve prolapse can sometimes be heard as a heart murmur."

"She was diagnosed with mild mitral regurgitation."

How to use mitral

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMostly used in medicine to describe the mitral valve in the heart.

Common pairings

mitral valve mitral regurgitation mitral stenosis

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The valve gets its name from its _____, pointed-hat shape.

From "mitre" (a bishop's pointed ceremonial hat) plus the adjective ending "-al" — the heart valve was named for its similar two-flapped shape.

What does “mitral” mean?

The word “mitral” means shaped like a bishop's mitre. In plain terms, mostly used in medicine to describe the mitral valve in the heart.

How do you pronounce “mitral”?

“Mitral” is pronounced MYT-ruhl (/ˈmaɪtɹəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “mitral” in a sentence?

Here is “mitral” used in a sentence: “The valve gets its name from its mitral, pointed-hat shape.”

What part of speech is “mitral”?

“Mitral” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “mitral” have?

“Mitral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaped like a bishop's mitre.