subprosthetic
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
sub- + prosthetic
Adjective[edit]
subprosthetic (not comparable)
- Under a prosthesis.
- 2015 August 21, Young Joo Suh et al., “Measurement of Opening and Closing Angles of Aortic Valve Prostheses In Vivo Using Dual-Source Computed Tomography: Comparison with Those of Manufacturers' in 10 Different Types”, in Korean Journal of Radiology[1], volume 16, :
- A pannus was significant if the diameter of the subprosthetic portion narrowed by the pannus was > 50% of the internal diameter of the geometric orifice area of the mechanical valve as assessed visually.