left ventricle
US /ˌleft ˈven.trɪ.kl̩/
UK /ˌleft ˈven.trɪ.kl̩/
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the chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it to the aorta and then to the rest of the body
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The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to the entire body.
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A strong left ventricle is crucial for cardiovascular health.
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