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1. ventricle

noun. one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • ventricule (French)
  • ventriculus (Latin)

2. ventricle

noun. a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • ventricule (French)
  • ventriculus (Latin)

Sentences with ventricle


1. Noun, singular or mass
The aortic valve at the exit of your left ventricle opens to permit blood flow from the heart to the rest of your body.

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