ventricular

[ ven-trik-yuh-ler ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a ventricle.
2. of or relating to a belly or to something resembling one.

Other Words From

• inter·ven·tricu·lar adjective
• subven·tricu·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventricular¹

1815–25; < Latin ventricul ( us ) ( ventricle ) + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

The reduction in LV mass correlated with the reduction in body weight, as well as with decreases in left ventricular volumes.

From Science Daily

“Lisa is in stable condition, and her left ventricular assist device is still functioning,” Dr. Montgomery said, referring to the heart pump.

From New York Times

The pump, a new type of ventricular assist device, or VAD, is surgically attached to the heart to augment its blood-pumping action in individuals with heart failure, allowing time to find a donor heart.

From Science Daily

"We believe that the results of this research will help solve the major issue of ventricular arrhythmia that occurs after cell transplantation and will greatly accelerate the realization of cardiac regenerative therapy," he further adds.

From Science Daily

But while on dialysis, she didn’t qualify for a heart pump, called a left ventricular assist device or LVAD, either.

From Seattle Times