ventricle
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.”
How to use ventricle
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Word forms
ventricles plural
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The left _____ pumps oxygen-rich blood out to the body.
Etymology
From Latin ventriculus ("the belly"), a diminutive of venter ("belly, stomach").
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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.