Meaning: belly
Root word: Latin venter, ventris
Roots with similar meanings:
- gastr- meaning “stomach”
- ante- meaning “before, in front of”
Roots with opposite meanings:
- dors- meaning “back”
Roots that could be confused:
- vent- meaning “wind”
Notes: These words refer to the abdominal region, the direction toward the abdomen, or the ventricles of the heart or brain. In humans, the anterior and ventral surfaces are the same; this is not true for quadrupeds.
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
Anteroventral – Refers to a position that is both towards the front (anterior) and belly (ventral) side.
Ventrilateral – Relating to both the ventral and lateral (side) aspects.
Ventral – Pertaining to the belly or abdominal side.
Preventral – Located in front of the ventral (belly) region.
Ventriduct – To draw or lead towards the ventral side.
Ventrad – Towards the ventral (belly) side.
Ventricular – Pertaining to a ventricle.
Ventricle – A small cavity or chamber, as in the heart or brain.
Dorsiventral – Having distinct dorsal (back) and ventral (belly) surfaces.
Extraventricular – Located outside a ventricle, especially in the brain or heart.
Intraventricular – Located within a ventricle, usually referring to the brain or heart.
Supraventricular – Situated above a ventricle, especially in the heart.
Atrioventricular – Relating to both the atrium and ventricle of the heart.
Biventral – Having two distinct ventral (belly) surfaces or regions.
Ventriculose – Having small cavities or depressions (ventricles).
Ventrilocution – Speaking from the ventral (belly) area; related to ventriloquism.
Ventriloquism – The art of speaking in a way that makes the voice seem to come from a different source.
Ventrine – Relating to the belly or abdominal area.
Ventripotent – Having a large belly or appetite.
Ventroaxial – Pertaining to the ventral side in relation to the axis.
Ventrofixation – Surgical fixation of an organ to the ventral side.
Ventroptosia (or Ventroptosis) – Downward displacement or prolapse of a ventral organ.
Ventroscopy – Examination of the abdominal area (usually with a scope).
Ventrotomy – Surgical incision into the ventral (belly) side.
Ventrose – Swollen or bulging on the ventral side.
Ventrosity – The state of having a prominent belly.
Other Uses
Atrioventricular Node (AV Node): Part of the heart’s electrical conduction system that regulates the flow of electrical signals between the atria and ventricles, ensuring coordinated heart contractions.
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH): Bleeding that occurs within or around the brain’s ventricles, commonly affecting premature infants and potentially leading to neurological issues.
Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heartbeat originating above the ventricles, typically in the atria or AV node.
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
| ad- | toward |
| ante- | before, in front of |
| extra- | outside |
| hem- | blood |
| intra- | inside |
| lat- | side |
| loqu-, locut- | speak |
| supra- | above |
| tachy- | fast |
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