tritubercular

tritubercular
SYN: tricuspid (2).

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tri·tu·ber·cu·lar .trī-t(y)u̇-'bər-kyə-lər adj having three cusps: TRICUSPID <a \tritubercular molar>

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  • tricuspid, tricuspidal, tricuspidate — 1. Having three points, prongs, or cusps, as the t. valve of the heart. 2. Having three tubercles or cusps, as the second upper molar tooth (occasionally) and the upper third molar (usually). SYN: tritubercular …   Medical dictionary

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