Definition

A part of the stomach in some animals, particularly ruminants, where the digestion of food occurs.

Example

In ruminants, the abomasus plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down food with enzymes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term abomasus?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It's actually an alternative spelling for abomasum, part of a cow's stomach.

That's interesting! I didn't know there were different spellings for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abomasus is derived from the Latin word 'abomasum', which is a combination of 'ab-' (meaning away) and 'omasum' (meaning the third stomach of ruminants). The term refers specifically to the fourth stomach of ruminants, such as cows, where the digestion of food occurs after it has passed through the other stomachs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ab-' meaning 'away' and 'omasum' referring to a stomach — this helps you remember that 'abomasus' is the stomach that processes food after it has moved away from the other stomachs.

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