Ventricle
/ˈvɛn.trɪ.kəl/noun
A small cavity or chamber within the heart or brain.
Did you know?In ancient times, the heart was believed to be the center of emotion and thought, making the ventricle a mystical chamber of feeling.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ventriculus
“A small belly or cavity.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
ventriculus
“A small chamber, often referring to the heart.”
15th Century
Middle English
ventrikle
“An anatomical term for a small cavity.”
Modern English
English
ventricle
“The term evolved to denote specific chambers in the heart and brain.”
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