Definition

The last part of the stomach in animals like cows and sheep, where food is digested.

Example

The abomasum is essential for the digestion of proteins in ruminants.

Conversation

Did you know that cows have four stomach compartments?

Really? I had no idea!

Yeah, the last one is called the abomasum, where the real digestion happens.

That's fascinating! I wonder how that affects their diet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abomasum is derived from the Latin "abomasum" (meaning the fourth stomach of ruminants). The word itself is a combination of "ab-" (meaning away) and "omasum" (meaning the third stomach). The abomasum is the stomach that follows the omasum in the digestive system of certain animals, particularly ruminants like cows and sheep.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'fourth stomach' in ruminants, where 'ab-' suggests it is 'away' from the previous stomach ('omasum'). This helps you remember that the abomasum is the stomach that comes after the omasum.

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