Ventricles Meaning in English
word · lemma: ventricle
释义
Ventricles are chambers in the heart or brain. In the heart, they pump blood; in the brain, they are spaces filled with fluid.
用法与细微差别
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).
例句
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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