regurgitation

Introduction

Backward flow of fluid due to forceful contraction against an incompetent valve or sphincter.

• aortic regurgitation
• mitral regurgitation
• pulmonic regurgitation
• tricuspid regurgitation
• vomiting

More specific terms

• aortic insufficiency (AI)
• gastrointestinal regurgitation; spitting up
• mitral regurgitation (MR)
• pulmonic regurgitation (pulmonary valve regurgitation)

Additional terms

• reflux
• vomiting