VENTRICLE


Meaning of VENTRICLE in English

[ 'vɛntrɪk(ə)l ]

■ noun Anatomy

1》 each of the two larger and lower cavities of the heart.

2》 each of four connected fluid-filled cavities in the centre of the brain.

Derivatives

ventricular -'trɪkjʊlə adjective

Origin

ME: from L. ventriculus , dimin. of venter 'belly'.

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