ventriculus
[ ven-trik-yuh-luhs ]
noun,plural ven·tric·u·li [ven-trik-yuh-lahy]. /vɛnˈtrɪk yəˌlaɪ/. Zoology.
the part of the food tract in which digestion takes place, especially the lower cavity of a compound stomach in insects.
Origin of ventriculus
1From Latin, dating back to 1685–95; see origin at ventricle
Words Nearby ventriculus
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British Dictionary definitions for ventriculus
ventriculus
/ (vɛnˈtrɪkjʊləs) /
nounplural -li (-ˌlaɪ)
zoology
the midgut of an insect, where digestion takes place
the gizzard of a bird
another word for ventricle
Origin of ventriculus
1C18: from Latin, diminutive of venter belly
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