subprosthetic

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ prosthetic

Adjective

subprosthetic (not comparable)

1. 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, →DOI:

     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.