Herzklappe

heart valve

noun HERTS-kla-pe Rare

Usage Note

Herzklappe is a heart valve controlling blood flow between heart chambers. Herzklappenfehler (heart valve defect) and Herzklappenersatz (valve replacement) are terms learners encounter in cardiology and health journalism. Plural: Herzklappen.

Examples

"Eine undichte Herzklappe kann das Herz belasten."

Natural Translation

A leaky heart valve can put strain on the heart.

Literal Translation

A leaky heart-valve can the heart burden.

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