ventricular

adjective

ven·​tric·​u·​lar ven-ˈtri-kyə-lər 

vən-

: of, relating to, or being a ventricle

ventricular fibrillation

ventricular pressure

ventricular myocardium

Examples of ventricular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Priem, a grip for the Fox procedural, died on May 11 of sudden cardiac dysfunction and cardiomegaly with left ventricular hypertrophy, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, which released his autopsy results this week. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024

The shock of the chilled blood may cause ventricular fibrillation leading to a heart attack and death. —Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

Those with chronic heart failure: Fish oil supplementation may benefit people with heart failure who have reduced left ventricular function. —Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024

This hospital is one of the world's most prolific centers in terms of number of ventricular ablations performed each year. —Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin ventriculāris, from Latin ventriculus "stomach, ventricle" + -āris -ar

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ventricular

• ventricular assist device

Medical Definition

ventricular

adjective

ven·​tric·​u·​lar ven-ˈtrik-yə-lər, vən- 

: of, relating to, or being a ventricle especially of the heart or brain