ventricular

[ ven-trik-yuh-ler ]

/ vɛnˈtrɪk yə lər /

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adjective

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

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

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Origin of ventricular

1815–25; <Latin ventricul(us) (see ventricle) + -ar¹

OTHER WORDS FROM ventricular

in·ter·ven·tric·u·lar, adjectivesub·ven·tric·u·lar, adjective

Words nearby ventricular

ventral thalamic peduncle, ventri-, ventricle, ventricles, ventricose, ventricular, ventricular artery, ventricular band of larynx, ventricular complex, ventricular conduction, ventricular escape

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How to use ventricular in a sentence

The rhythm on the monitor was ventricular fibrillation, random electrical oscillations.
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As for the particular fallacy contained in the theory of ventricular breath-control, that must be reserved for a later chapter.
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Hence it is uncertain whether the above reference be to auricles left attached to the body or removed with the ventricular mass.
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The examination should be methodical, and should include the vocal cords, ventricular bands, and openings of the ventricles.
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Life depends on ventricular action, not on auricular, and the ventricular reserve is the standard for judgment in these cases.
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On the left side, opening into the right ventricle, is the right auriculo-ventricular opening.
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British Dictionary definitions for ventricular

ventricular

/ (vɛnˈtrɪkjʊlə) /

adjective

of, relating to, involving, or constituting a ventricle

having a belly

swollen or distended; ventricose

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Medical definitions for ventricular

ventricular

[ vĕn-trĭk′yə-lər ]

adj.

Of or relating to a ventricle or ventriculus.