fourth ventricle

/fɔrθ ˌvɛntrəkəl/
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Other forms: fourth ventricles

Definitions of fourth ventricle
  1. noun
    an irregular ventricle between the third ventricle and the central canal of the spinal cord
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    ventricle
    one of four connected cavities in the brain; is continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord and contains cerebrospinal fluid
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