noun

ventricle

VEHN-trihk-uhl

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Ventricle (noun) means one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs and the rest of the body. Example: “The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood out to the body.”

noun

One of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs and the rest of the body.

"The muscular ventricles pump blood by contracting their fibers in response to electrical stimulation." — Sandeep Jauhar, Heart: a History (2018)

"The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood out to the body."

One of the fluid-filled cavities inside the brain that connect to the spinal canal.

"An MRI scan showed slight swelling in one of the brain's ventricles."

How to use ventricle

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In plain EnglishA small chamber inside the body, most commonly referring to one of the heart's two lower pumping chambers or one of the brain's fluid-filled cavities.

Common pairings

left ventricle right ventricle cardiac ventricle

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: ventricles

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Etymology

From Latin ventriculus ("the belly"), a diminutive of venter ("belly, stomach").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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heart ventricle

Rhymes for ventricle

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ventricle” mean?

The word “ventricle” means one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs and the rest of the body. In plain terms, a small chamber inside the body, most commonly referring to one of the heart's two lower pumping chambers or one of the brain's fluid-filled cavities.

How do you pronounce “ventricle”?

“Ventricle” is pronounced VEHN-trihk-uhl (/ˈvɛn.tɹɪk.əl/ in IPA).

How do you use “ventricle” in a sentence?

Here is “ventricle” used in a sentence: “The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood out to the body.”

What part of speech is “ventricle”?

“Ventricle” is a noun.

Where does the word “ventricle” come from?

The word “ventricle” comes from Latin. From Latin ventriculus ("the belly"), a diminutive of venter ("belly, stomach").

How many meanings does “ventricle” have?

“Ventricle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the lungs and the rest of the body.