HealthAugust 22, 2026

ventricular

ven-TRIK-yuh-ler

Definition

Relating to the ventricles, which are the two large, muscular chambers in the heart that pump blood out to the rest of the body or the lungs.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ventriculus,' meaning 'little belly' or 'stomach,' which was applied by early anatomists to the hollow cavities within the heart and brain.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize the Berlin Heart as a 'ventricular assist device,' explaining that it is a machine designed to take over the pumping function of the baby's heart ventricles.

Cardiff baby gets life-saving heart op - but needs a transplant

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BBC

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