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Definition of Ventricle, lateral

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Ventricle, lateral: A communicating cavity in the brain that is part of a system of four communicating cavities that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord. The two lateral ventricles are located in the cerebral hemispheres, one in each hemisphere. Each con