ventro-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “abdomen,” used in the formation of compound words.

   ventrodorsal.

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Usage

What does ventro- mean? Ventro- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdomen.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.Ventro- comes from the Latin venter, meaning “belly, womb.” Ever seen a ventriloquist make it seem like their dummy’s talking? Also rooted in the Latin venter, ventriloquist literally means “stomach talker.” Discover why at our entry for ventriloquist.What are variants of ventro-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, ventro- becomes ventr-, as in ventrad. Ventri-, as in ventriduction, is also a variant of ventro-.

Etymology

Origin of ventro-

Combining form of New Latin venter venter; -o-