Meaning of the word ventricle in English

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ventricle

US /ˈven.trɪ.kəl/

UK /ˈven.trɪ.kəl/

a hollow part or cavity in an organ, in particular a ventricle of the heart or brain.

Example:

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The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

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Cerebrospinal fluid fills the ventricles of the brain.

Synonym:

cavity chamber hollow

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