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ventricle

Syllabification: (ven·tri·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈventrəkəl/

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 center of the brain.

Derivatives

ventricular

Pronunciation: /venˈtrikyələr/

adjective

Origin:

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

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