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ventricle

 

[ หˆvษ›ntrษชkษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cavity, chamber, compartment

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ventrรญculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค•เฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ventrikel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ventrikel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปัƒะฝะพั‡ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komora

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒๅฎค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventricule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventrรญculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ventrikรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komora

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komora

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟƒๅฎค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preddvor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะตะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ventrikul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventrรญculo

Word origin

The term 'ventricle' originates from the Latin word 'ventriculus,โ€™ which is a diminutive form of โ€˜venter,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.