| NOUN | artifact | cusp | point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch) |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | cusp, leaflet | a thin triangular flap of a heart valve | |
| body | cusp | small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth |
| Sounds | kah'sp | |
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| Meaning | point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch). | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | point | sharp end |
| Adjectives | cuspidal | having cusps or points |
| Meaning | A thin triangular flap of a heart valve. | |
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| Synonym | leaflet | |
| Part of | heart valve, cardiac valve | A valve to control one-way flow of blood |
| Broader | flap | A movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body |
| Meaning | small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth. | |
|---|---|---|
| Part of | tooth | Hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates |
| Broader | point, tip, peak | A V shape |
| Spanish | vértice | |
| Catalan | vèrtex | |
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