Definitions For Multivalve

Noun

MULTIVALVE (plural MULTIVALVEs) (zoology) A multivalve mollusc.

Adjective

(not comparable) Having or involving multiple valves (in any context); thus: (internal combustion engines) Having multiple intake valves and multiple exhaust valves per cylinder (typically two of each instead of one of each). (anatomy, zoology, medicine) Having multiple biological valves. : {{ux, en, a multivalve mollusk}} (anatomy, zoology, medicine) Involving multiple heart valves. : {{ux, en, multivalve heart disease}}

Synonyms

multivalvar multivalvular

Usage notes

{{w, idiom (language structure), Idiomatically}}, multivalve is the adjective usually used in reference to internal combustion engines, whereas multivalvular is the adjective usually used in reference to heart disease.