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May 27, 2012
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mi'tral insuffi'ciency



Pathol.
abnormal closure of the mitral valve resulting in regurgitation of blood into the atrium and leading to reduced heart function or heart failure. Also called mi'tral incom'petence.

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mitralmitral stenosis
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