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unvalved

Translations

unvalvedpast participle

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “unvalve”, typically meaning “without valves”. No verbal lemma forms are included, as the base verb is “unvalve”.

non valvéEn anatomie et en zoologie, se dit d’un organe ou d’une structure dépourvu(e) de valves.

Certain cerebral veins are unvalved, permitting blood to flow in either direction.

Certaines veines cérébrales sont non valvulées, ce qui permet au sang de circuler dans les deux sens.

Additional translations

sans valvesSe dit d’une coquille ou d’un bivalve dont les valves ont été retirées ou écartées.

Synonyms

valveless

nonvalved

without a valve

without valves

not fitted with a valve

Definitions

unvalvedpast participle

Without valves; lacking the usual valve structures.

Certain cerebral veins are unvalved, permitting blood to flow in either direction.

(Of a shell or bivalve) having had its valves removed or forced open.

The museum exhibited an unvalved clam shell to display its pearly interior.