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fourth ventricle

 

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Noun fourth ventricle has 1 sense
  1. fourth ventricle - an irregular ventricle between the third ventricle and the central canal of the spinal cord
    --1 is a kind of
    ventricle

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Fourth Ventricle

Description:

The fourth ventricle is a cavity located in the brainstem, specifically between the pons and the cerebellum. It is part of the ventricular system, which is responsible for cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, the fourth ventricle refers to the specific anatomical structure in the brainstem.

Example sentence: The fourth ventricle plays a crucial role in the drainage and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Sense 2:

In a figurative sense, the term can be used to describe any enclosed space or cavity resembling the anatomical structure.

Example sentence: The conference room felt like a fourth ventricle with all the attendees packed together.

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