Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventricle

noun

/ˈvɛntrɪkəl/

Definition

A ventricle is a chamber of the heart or brain that holds and pumps fluid.

Examples

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
Damage to the ventricle can lead to serious heart conditions.
The brain contains four ventricles that are interconnected.

Meaning

In the context of the heart, ventricles are the two lower chambers that receive blood from the atria and pump it out to the body or lungs. In the brain, ventricles are spaces filled with cerebrospinal fluid that help protect the brain and maintain its chemical environment.