Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Valvuloplasty
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Surgical restructuring of a defective valve
Combining form and definition: valvul/o, “little valve”
Suffix and definition: -plasty, “surgical repair”
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