RIGHT VENTRICLE OF THE HEART
\ɹˈa͡ɪt vˈɛntɹɪkə͡l ɒvðə hˈɑːt], \ɹˈaɪt vˈɛntɹɪkəl ɒvðə hˈɑːt], \ɹ_ˈaɪ_t v_ˈɛ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_əl ɒ_v_ð_ə h_ˈɑː_t]\
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The rounded triangular cavity of the heart which forms the greater part of its anterior and a small part of its posterior portion. It communicates with the right auricle, and propels the venous blood through the pulmonary arteries.
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An elongated depression between the superior and inferior vocal bands which is prolonged upward as the laryngeal pouch. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.