ventr-

American  

1. variant of ventro- before a vowel.

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Usage

What does ventr- mean? Ventr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdomen.” It is sometimes used in medical and scientific terms. Ventr- comes from the Latin venter, meaning “belly, womb.” Ever seen a ventriloquist make it seem like their dummy’s talking? Also rooted in the Latin venter, ventriloquist literally means “stomach talker.” Discover why at our entry for ventriloquist. Ventr- is a variant of ventro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Ventri- is another variant of ventro-. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use ventro- and Words That Use ventri- article.