(left---ven---tri---cle) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. The chamber of the heart that receives arterial blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta.

Example Sentence

The left ventricle plays a crucial role in pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

More Example Sentences

Doctors examined the left ventricle to ensure it was functioning properly after the surgery.

Synonyms

heart chamber; cardiac ventricle; left heart

Antonyms

right ventricle; atrium; atrium" class="word-page__definition-link">right atrium

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left ventricle
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