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ventricle

/ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, fluid-filled chamber of the heart or brain.


Rhymes
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encircle , circle , whirl , twirl , curle
Variants
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ventricle , ventricles , third ventricle , third ventricles
Etymology
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From Latin ventriculus, meaning 'little belly' or 'belly'.


Trivia
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  1. The human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

  2. The largest ventricle in the brain is the lateral ventricle.

  3. The word 'ventricle' is often used metaphorically to describe the innermost feelings or thoughts of a person.


Related Concepts
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  1. Heart: The human heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

  2. Brain: The human brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for controlling thought, memory, emotion, and behavior.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'ventricle' is used metaphorically to describe the deepest, innermost feelings or thoughts of a person. In art, it is depicted as a symbol of the human psyche or the heart.

How to Memorize "ventricle"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'ventricle', visualize a large, round chamber filled with fluid. Imagine the word 'ventricle' written in bold letters in your mind's eye as you focus on this image.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ventricle' with the word 'belly' or 'heart', as they share the same Latin root.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Venture into the deep, fluid-filled chambers of the heart or brain, and you'll find a ventricle.'


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