/val"vyeuh leuhr/ , adj.
1. having the form or function of a valve.
2. operating by a valve or valves.
3. of or pertaining to a valve or valves, esp. of the heart. Also, valval, valvar .
[ 1790-1800; valvularis, equiv. to valvul ( a ) VALVULE + -aris -AR 1 ]