abomas
n. C2 Proficiency abo·mas
n. a very large and powerful stomach in some animals, like cows. It is the last part of the stomach where food is digested.
n. the fourth and final stomach compartment in ruminant mammals, responsible for the final stages of microbial digestion and nutrient absorption. Often used in veterinary or agricultural contexts.
The cow's abomas is where the food is finally digested.
Farmers monitor the health of the abomas to ensure the cattle are processing their feed correctly.
The abomas is lined with specialized villi that increase the surface area for the absorption of volatile fatty acids produced by microbial fermentation in the preceding chambers.