Bicuspid

Bicuspid (bicuspidalis; bi- + lat. cuspis, cuspidis sharp tip, tip) is a term denoting the presence of two sharp tips or protrusions.

Bicuspid structures are those that have two pointed apexes or outgrowths. This term is most often used in medicine and anatomy.

For example, the bicuspid aortic valve is a bicuspid aortic valve of the heart (normally the aortic valve is tricuspid). Valve bicuspidity is a congenital defect and can lead to the development of heart pathologies.

The term “bicuspid” is also used to refer to teeth that have two sharp apexes (bicuspid). These are the premolars on the upper and lower jaws.

So, bicuspid means the presence of two pointed projections or peaks, which is characteristic of some anatomical structures. This term is most commonly used in medical terminology.



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