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
1
Shaped like a bishop's mitre.
"The valve gets its name from its mitral, pointed-hat shape."
2
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 notesIn 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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Etymology
From "mitre" (a bishop's pointed ceremonial hat) plus the adjective ending "-al" — the heart valve was named for its similar two-flapped shape.
Frequently asked questions
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.
