Term: heart valve blood circulation
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Name: heart valve
Synonyms: heart valves
Definition: Multi-tissue structure composed of leaflets that separate parts of the heart, preventing blood backflow.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005065]
Name: blood circulation
Synonyms: hemolymph circulation
Definition: The flow of blood through the body of an animal, enabling the transport of nutrients to the tissues and the removal of waste products.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0008015]    QuickGO    AmiGO