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ventricular

American  
[ven-trik-yuh-ler] / vɛnˈtrɪk yə lər /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a ventricle.

  2. of or relating to a belly or to something resembling one.


ventricular British  
/ vɛnˈtrɪkjʊlə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, involving, or constituting a ventricle

  2. having a belly

  3. swollen or distended; ventricose

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Other Word Forms

  • interventricular adjective
  • subventricular adjective

Etymology

Origin of ventricular

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

Example Sentences

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Another doctor, André Simon, the director of heart and lung transplantation and ventricular assist devices at Harefield Hospital, had a similarly long-standing relationship with HeartWare and Medtronic, going back to 2014.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

“Lisa is in stable condition, and her left ventricular assist device is still functioning,” Dr. Montgomery said, referring to the heart pump.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The feasibility trial of the Jarvik 2015 ventricular assist device included seven children with systolic heart failure.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

"We believe that the results of this research will help solve the major issue of ventricular arrhythmia that occurs after cell transplantation and will greatly accelerate the realization of cardiac regenerative therapy," he further adds.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2024

When he developed ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm abnormality that can be fatal within minutes, the problem was quickly fixed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times