瓣膜
membrane; petal; segment
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
membrane; flap-like tissue
formalAlso abbreviated as 瓣, this term primarily refers to the membranous tissue in bodily organs that can open and close.
Heart valves prevent blood from flowing backward.
Vocal cords in the throat are also a type of membranous tissue.
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The doctor checked the function of his venous valves.
Some insects have valve structures at the base of their wings.
Valves in the nasal cavity can regulate respiratory airflow.
noun
petal; segment of a flower
Refers to the colored, leaf-like parts of a flower.
Rose petals have a faint fragrance.
When the wind blows, cherry blossom petals fall one after another.
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This tulip has six petals.
She put dried petals into a sachet.
White petals contrast with yellow stamens.
noun
segment; piece; lobe
Used for divided parts of fruits, vegetables, or other objects.
This orange has eight segments of pulp.
He broke the steamed bun into two pieces.
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This head of garlic has six cloves.
The watermelon was cut into segments.
This lampshade is made of glued glass panels.