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ventricular

American

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

adjective

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

ventricular British

/ vɛnˈtrɪkjʊlə /

adjective

of, relating to, involving, or constituting a ventricle
having a belly
swollen or distended; ventricose

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Other Word Forms

interventricular adjective
subventricular adjective

Etymology

Origin of ventricular

1815–25; < Latin ventricul ( us ) ( see 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

The reduction in LV mass correlated with the reduction in body weight, as well as with decreases in left ventricular volumes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2024

“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

But while on dialysis, she didn’t qualify for a heart pump, called a left ventricular assist device or LVAD, either.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Reggie appeared to have a slightly bigger ventricular system, for instance.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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