bicuspid valve; mitral valve
thickening (of organic tissue, e.g. skin); hypertrophy
margin for a seam; seam allowance
artificial valve; artificial heart valve
(dental) plaque; (atheromatous) plaque
mitral valve; bicuspid valve
out of contact; contactless (usually used to describe contactless cards)
arteriosclerosis; hardening of the arteries
advance (e.g. of Japanese exports) into overseas markets
reoperation; repeat surgery; second surgery; surgical revision
Balcony of Appearances; balcony where the imperial family appears before the public; (sports) interview platform; winner's platform; dancing platform (in a disco)
anesthesiologist; anaesthesiologist; anesthetist; anaesthetist
selective; optional; alternative