1. Relating to the m. or bicuspid valve. 2. Shaped like a bishop's miter; denoting a structure resembling the shape of a headband or turban. [L. mitra, a coif or turban]
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mi·tral 'mī-trəl adj
1) resembling a miter
2) of, relating to, being, or adjoining a mitral valve or orifice
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mi·tral (miґtrəl) 1. shaped like a miter (tall pointed hat worn by a Roman Catholic bishop). 2. pertaining to the left atrioventricular valve.Medical dictionary. 2011.