Abomasum (Noun)
Meaning
The fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The partially digested food from the rumen enters the abomasum for further breakdown.
- The acids and enzymes in the abomasum are similar to those found in the human stomach.
- The abomasum is the true stomach of the ruminant, playing a crucial role in the digestion of proteins and fats.
- Microorganisms in the rumen begin the digestion process, which is completed in the abomasum and intestines.
- The abomasum secretes digestive enzymes and acids that help to break down proteins and fats from the partially digested food.