ventriculus

/vɛnˈtrɪkjələs/
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Other forms: ventriculi

Definitions of ventriculus
  1. noun
    thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food
    synonyms: gastric mill, gizzard
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    type of:
    pocket, pouch
    (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
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