Definition of VENTRICLE

ventricle

Meanings

Plural: ventricles

Noun

  • one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
  • a chamber of the heart that receives blood from an atrium and pumps it to the arteries
  • Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:
  • One of two lower chambers of the heart.
  • Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:
  • One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.
  • Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:
  • A ventriculus; especially, a stomach.
  • Any small cavity within a body; a hollow part or organ, especially:
  • The womb.

Origin / Etymology

From late Middle English, from Latin ventriculus (“the belly”), diminutive of venter (“the belly”). Doublet of ventriculus.

Synonyms

cardioventricle, cerebroventricle, heart ventricle

Scrabble Score: 14

ventricle is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ventricle is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 18

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