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ventriculus

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ven·tric·u·lus  (vn-trky-ls)
n. pl. ven·tric·u·li (-l)
1. A hollow digestive organ, especially the stomach of certain insects or the gizzard of a bird.
2. The digestive cavity in the body of a sponge.
[Latin, diminutive of venter, ventr-, belly.]
ventriculus [vɛnˈtrɪkjʊləs]
n pl -li [-ˌlaɪ]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology
a.  the midgut of an insect, where digestion takes place
b.  the gizzard of a bird
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) another word for ventricle
[from Latin, diminutive of venter belly]
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Noun1.ventriculus - thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding foodventriculus - thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
gastric mill, gizzard
pouch, pocket - (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
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