abomasum
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noun \ˌa-bō-ˈmā-səm\ plural ab·oma·sa\-sə\
Definition of ABOMASUM
: the fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach that follows the omasum and has a true digestive function — compare rumen, reticulum
— ab·oma·sal \-səl\ adjective
Origin of ABOMASUM
New Latin, from Latin ab- + omasum ox's tripe
First Known Use: circa 1706
ab·oma·sum
noun \ˌab-ō-ˈmā-səm\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; ab·oma·sa \-sə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of ABOMASUM
: the fourth compartment of the ruminant stomach that follows the omasum and has a true digestive function—compare rumen, reticulum
—ab·oma·sal \-səl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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