ventriculus

noun

ven·​tric·​u·​lus ven-ˈtri-kyə-ləs 

vən-

plural ventriculi ven-ˈtri-kyə-ˌlī 

-ˌlē,

vən-

: a digestive cavity (such as a gizzard or stomach)

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin ventriculus "stomach, cavity in an organ" — more at ventricle

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

ventriculus

noun

ven·​tric·​u·​lus ven-ˈtrik-yə-ləs, vən- 

plural ventriculi -ˌlī 

: a digestive cavity (as the stomach or gizzard)