Shrivelled and contracted state of the semilunar valves, in which a cartilaginous substance has entirely taken the place of the natural structure. (Hodgson, pl. 1, fig. 6).
[5] Osteum aortæ almost closed by ossified valves. (St. B. 15); (Hodgson, pl. 1, fig. 2).
[6] Fungus growing from the aortic valves, which are thickened and shortened. (St. B. 6, 20).
Fungus form the aortic valves, which are ulcerated. (St. B. 21).
Larger specimens of fungus, growing from the ulcerated edges of two of the valves of the aorta. (Hodgson, pl. 1, fig. 7).
[7] Dr. Baillie's plate.
[8] Polypous coagulum in the ventricle. (Coll. of Phys. 4, A. 16).
Coagulum firmly attached to the lining of the left auricle, with enlargement of its capacity. (St. B. 19).
[9] (St. B. 13).
[10] It occurs sometimes in the uterus.