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ventricle

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛntrɪk(ə)l/

Definition of ventricle

noun

Anatomy
  • a hollow part or cavity in an organ, in particular:
  • each of the two main chambers of the heart, left and right.
  • each of the four connected fluid-filled cavities in the centre of the brain.

Derivatives

ventricular

Pronunciation: /-ˈtrɪkjʊlə/

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin ventriculus, diminutive of venter 'belly'

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Definition of ventricle in the US English dictionary

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