Ven·tric'u·lus noun ; plural Ventriculi . [ Latin , belly, dim. from venter belly.] (Zoology) (a) One of the stomachs of certain insects. (b) The body cavity of a sponge. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/V/14
Type: Term Pronunciation: ven-trik′yū-lŭs, -lī Definitions: 1. The enlarged posterior portion of the mesenteron of the insect alimentary canal, in which digestion occurs. Synonyms: stomach, ventricle Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=98164