bicuspid

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Introduction

2 points, prongs or cusps.

In cardiology:

Both the mitral & pulmonic valves are normally bicuspid.

The aortic & tricuspid valves are normally tricuspid.

In dentistry:

Humans have 8 bicuspid teeth or premolars; 2 in front of each group of molars.

Additional terms

References

  1. Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, Miriam-Webster Inc. Springfield, MA 1990