Ventricular
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or situated in a ventricle of the heart.
- Of, relating to, or affecting the ventricles of the heart.
- Of or relating to the lower chamber of the heart.
- Of or relating to the heart's two main pumping chambers.
- Of or relating to the heart's ventricles.
Origin:
Late 19th century: from latin ventriculus "belly, stomach" + -ar.
Examples:
- The patient was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia.
- The ventricular system helps to pump blood to the rest of the body.
- The ventricular pressure was monitored during the procedure.
- The ventricular walls were thickened due to the disease.
- The ventricular function was critical for the heart to function properly.