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abomasal

adj.
C2 Proficiency abo·masal

adj. relating to the fourth and final stomach of a cow or other ruminant animal.

adj. relating to the abomasum, the fourth and final compartment of the stomach in ruminant mammals.


SIMPLE

The abomasal lining absorbs nutrients from the food.

CONTEXTUAL

Veterinarians often monitor abomasal health to ensure that the cow is properly digesting its feed.

COMPLEX

The abomasal environment is highly acidic, allowing for the final breakdown of proteins and the absorption of essential minerals before the contents pass into the small intestine.

Origin

From New Latin abomasum.

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