by-pass valve
31Bicuspid aortic valve — Whereas the normal aortic valve in the heart has three flaps (cusps) that open and close, a bicupid valve has only two. There may be no symptoms in childhood, but in time the valve may become stenotic (narrowed), making it harder for blood to… …
32exhaust valve — noun a valve through which burned gases from a cylinder escape into the exhaust manifold • Hypernyms: ↑valve • Part Holonyms: ↑exhaust, ↑exhaust system * * * exhaust pipe or exhaust valve noun The pipe or valve through which exhaust gases pass… …
33Aortic valve, bicuspid — Whereas the normal aortic valve in the heart has three flaps (cusps) that open and close, a bicupid valve has only two. There may be no symptoms in childhood, but in time the valve may become stenotic (narrowed), making it harder for blood to… …
34Mercury-arc valve — Mercury rectifier on display in Beromünster, Switzerland before being decommissioned A mercury arc valve (mercury vapor rectifier) is a type of electrical rectifier used for converting high voltage or high current alternating current (AC) into… …
35Duckbill valve — A duckbill valve is a valve, manufactured from rubber or synthetic elastomer, and shaped like the beak of a duck. It is commonly used in medical applications to prevent contamination due to backflow. One end of the valve is stretched over the… …
36Ball valve — Ball Ball (b[add]l), n. [OE. bal, balle; akin to OHG. balla, palla, G. ball, Icel. b[ o]llr, ball; cf. F. balle. Cf. 1st {Bale}, n., {Pallmall}.] 1. Any round or roundish body or mass; a sphere or globe; as, a ball of twine; a ball of snow. [1913 …
37ring intestinal valve — an intestinal valve with a radius lower than that of the gut so the valve is internally open and some food can pass through without coming in contact with the valve …
38bypass valve — (BPV) A valve that can open and allow fluid or gas to pass through in other than its normal channel. Also see oil cooler bypass valve oil filter oil filter bypass valve …
39heat-control valve — A valve which is controlled by temperature changes. When the ambient temperature is cold or the engine has not warmed up, it is closed so that some of the hot exhaust gases passes by the intake manifold to pre heat the fuel mixture going to the… …
40right atrioventricular valve — noun valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts • Syn: ↑tricuspid valve • Hypernyms:… …
