Bianchi, Giovanni

Bianchi,

Giovanni, Italian anatomist, 1681-1761. Bianchi nodule - a nodule at the center of the free border of each semilunar valve at the beginning of the pulmonary artery and aorta. Synonym(s): nodule of semilunar valveBianchi valve - a fold of mucous membrane guarding the lower opening of the nasolacrimal duct. Synonym(s): lacrimal fold