Anatomical term for a membranous valve, especially in the heart and veins.
If the heart valves do not function properly, blood can flow backward.
valvular disease; valvular heart disease
heart valve
valve of the veins; venous valve
Standard modern kanji spelling.
Outdated kanji form; 瓣 is the old form of 弁.
Compound of 弁 (valve) and 膜 (membrane).