Ventricles Meaning in English
word · lemma: ventricle
Definition
Ventricles are chambers in the heart or brain. In the heart, they pump blood; in the brain, they are spaces filled with fluid.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in medical and scientific contexts. 'Heart ventricles' refers to the left and right chambers that pump blood. 'Brain ventricles' are less common, referring to fluid-filled spaces. Learners may confuse with 'atrium/atria' (upper heart chambers).
Example Sentences
The heart has two ventricles that pump blood.
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Doctors check the ventricles during a heart scan.
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The brain also has ventricles filled with fluid.
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An enlarged ventricle in the brain can be a sign of a medical problem.
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A blockage in one of the heart's ventricles can be very serious.
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Heart surgeons often operate on the ventricles to fix birth defects.
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