Ventricle: meaning, definitions and examples
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ventricle
[ หvษntrษชkษl ]
anatomy, heart
A ventricle refers to a hollow chamber in the heart or brain. In the context of the heart, it specifically denotes one of the two lower chambers that pump blood out of the heart. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body, while the right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Additionally, in the brain, ventricles are filled with cerebrospinal fluid and help cushion the brain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The left ventricle is the strongest chamber of the heart.
- Abnormal enlargement of the ventricles can indicate heart disease.
- The brain ventricles produce cerebrospinal fluid.
- Blood flows from the atria to the ventricles before being pumped out.
Translations
Translations of the word "ventricle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ventrรญculo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคท
๐ฉ๐ช Ventrikel
๐ฎ๐ฉ ventrikel
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัะฝะพัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ komora
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟๅฎค
๐ซ๐ท ventricule
๐ช๐ธ ventrรญculo
๐น๐ท ventrikรผl
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ komora
๐ธ๐ฐ komora
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟๅฎค
๐ธ๐ฎ preddvor
๐ฎ๐ธ hol
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัะตะบัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ventrikul
๐ฒ๐ฝ ventrรญculo
Etymology
The term 'ventricle' originates from the Latin word 'ventriculus,โ which is a diminutive form of โventer,โ meaning 'belly' or 'stomach.' This etymology reflects the notion of a small chamber or cavity in the body, akin to a belly. The term was adopted in anatomical contexts in the early 16th century, evolving to describe various hollow parts within organisms. Over time, the usage expanded to include references to both the heart, particularly its chambers, and the fluid-filled cavities in the brain. Its application in medical and biological discussions reflects the critical roles these structures play in the physiology of an organism.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,178, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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