abomasum meaning

UK US

abomasum (noun): the fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place.

Definition of abomasum

  1. the fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place

    Synonyms: fourth stomach

    Type of: stomach

    Related forms: abomasal

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in UM · 8-letter words

More about abomasum on Wikipedia.