👉 Bicornuate is a medical term used to describe a condition in which a child's heart valves are blocked, causing fluid buildup in the lungs and increasing the risk of infection. This can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and swelling in the legs or feet. The term "bicornuate" comes from the Latin word for "unicorn," meaning unicorn-shaped, which is a common visual characteristic of this condition. Bicornuate heart valves are characterized by their