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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Valve, bicuspid
Valve, bicuspid: One of the four valves of the heart, this one is situated between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It permits blood to flow one way only, from the atrium into the ventricle. The valve is more commonly called the mitral valve because its two flaps (cusps) makes it look like a bishopÆs miter or headdress.