Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'ventricular'

English Word: ventricular

Key Russian Translations:

• желудочковый [ʐɨ.lʊd.ət͡ɕ.kə.vɨj] - [Formal, Medical]

Frequency: Low (This term is specialized and primarily used in medical or scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: Advanced (C1 level or higher, as it involves medical terminology and requires familiarity with Russian adjective declensions and scientific vocabulary.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

желудочковый: [ʐɨ.lʊd.ət͡ɕ.kə.vɨj]

Note on желудочковый: The pronunciation features a soft 'т͡ɕ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers as it combines 't' and 'ch'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Variations may occur in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning: Pertaining to the ventricles of the heart or brain, often in medical contexts.

Translation(s) & Context:

• желудочковый - Used in formal medical discussions, such as describing heart or brain conditions; typically in professional or academic settings.

Usage Examples:

• У пациента наблюдается желудочковая тахикардия, требующая немедленного лечения.

  The patient has ventricular tachycardia that requires immediate treatment.

• Врачи изучили желудочковую систему мозга для диагностики гидроцефалии.

  Doctors examined the ventricular system of the brain to diagnose hydrocephalus.

• Желудочковый ритм сердца может нарушиться из-за стресса или генетических факторов.

  The ventricular rhythm of the heart can be disrupted due to stress or genetic factors.

• Исследование показало аномалии в желудочковых стенках.

  The study revealed anomalies in the ventricular walls.

• Лечение желудочковых аритмий включает медикаменты и хирургические методы.

  Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias involves medications and surgical methods.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

желудочковый is an adjective in Russian, which follows the standard adjective declension patterns. It changes based on gender, number, and case. Below is a table outlining its inflections:

Note: This adjective does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once basic declension rules are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • относящийся к желудочкам (otnosyashchiysya k zheludochkam) - More descriptive, used in explanatory contexts.
  • вентрикулярный (ventrikulyarnyy) - A direct borrowing, less common in pure Russian medical texts.
• Antonyms:
  • атриальный (atriarnyy) - Relating to atria, as opposed to ventricles in cardiac contexts.

Related Phrases:

• Желудочковая тахикардия (zheludochkovaya takhikardiya) - Ventricular tachycardia; a rapid heart rhythm originating in the ventricles.
• Желудочковая аритмия (zheludochkovaya aritmiya) - Ventricular arrhythmia; irregular heartbeats from the ventricles, often serious.
• Система желудочков мозга (sistema zheludochkov mozga) - Ventricular system of the brain; the network of cavities containing cerebrospinal fluid.

Usage Notes:

This translation corresponds closely to the English "ventricular" in medical contexts, emphasizing structures like heart chambers or brain ventricles. Use "желудочковый" in formal, professional settings; avoid in casual conversation. When choosing between translations, opt for "желудочковый" for native Russian feel, but "вентрикулярный" if discussing international medical literature. Grammatically, ensure it agrees with the noun it modifies in gender, number, and case, as Russian adjectives must.

• In sentences, it often pairs with nouns like "сердце" (heart) or "мозг" (brain).
• Be mindful of context: In cardiology, it relates to heart rhythms; in neurology, to brain anatomy.

Common Errors:

• Mistake: Using the word without proper declension, e.g., saying "желудочковый сердце" instead of "желудочковое сердце" for neuter nouns. Correct: Ensure agreement, as in "желудочковое сердце". Explanation: Russian requires adjectives to match nouns, which English speakers might overlook.
• Mistake: Confusing it with "атриальный" (atrial), leading to misuse in cardiac discussions. Correct: Use "желудочковый" specifically for ventricles. Explanation: These terms are anatomically distinct, and errors can cause misunderstandings in medical contexts.
• Mistake: Pronouncing it as [ʐe.lud.ət͡ɕ.kə.vɨj] instead of the correct [ʐɨ.lʊd.ət͡ɕ.kə.vɨj]. Correct: Practice the 'ы' sound. Explanation: Mispronunciation can make the word harder to understand for native speakers.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian medical culture, terms like "желудочковый" reflect the influence of Soviet-era scientific terminology, which prioritized precise, descriptive language. While not inherently cultural, it underscores the importance of anatomy in Russian healthcare education, where detailed physiological knowledge is emphasized in training.

Related Concepts:

• атриальный (atriarnyy)
• сердечный (serdechnyy)
• гидроцефалия (gidrotsefalya)
• аритмия (aritmiya)