ventricle
IPA: vˈɛntrɪkʌɫ
noun
- (anatomy, zootomy) Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:
- One of two lower chambers of the heart.
- (neuroanatomy) One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.
- (archaic) The stomach.
- (archaic) The womb.
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Examples of "ventricle" in Sentences
- The ventricles of the heart are responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body
- A blockage in the ventricle can lead to decreased blood flow and potentially cause a heart attack
- The ventricles of the brain help regulate the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
- The left ventricle is larger and more muscular than the right ventricle
- Damage to the ventricle can lead to complications and affect overall heart function
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