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ventricular

[ ven-trik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a ventricle.
  2. of or relating to a belly or to something resembling one.


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Other Words From

  • inter·ven·tricu·lar adjective
  • subven·tricu·lar adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ventricular1

1815–25; < Latin ventricul ( us ) ( ventricle ) + -ar 1

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Example Sentences

The rhythm on the monitor was ventricular fibrillation, random electrical oscillations.

As for the particular fallacy contained in the theory of ventricular breath-control, that must be reserved for a later chapter.

Hence it is uncertain whether the above reference be to auricles left attached to the body or removed with the ventricular mass.

The examination should be methodical, and should include the vocal cords, ventricular bands, and openings of the ventricles.

Life depends on ventricular action, not on auricular, and the ventricular reserve is the standard for judgment in these cases.

On the left side, opening into the right ventricle, is the right auriculo-ventricular opening.

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