abomasus
n. C2 Proficiency abo·ma·sus
n. the fourth and final stomach of a cow or other ruminant animal. It is where the food is digested and the nutrients are absorbed.
n. the fourth and final compartment of the stomach in ruminant mammals, responsible for the absorption of nutrients and the secretion of enzymes. Also known as the true stomach.
The cow's abomasus is where the food is finally digested.
In cattle, the abomasus is the only compartment where the food is digested by enzymes and acids.
The structure of the abomasus allows for the efficient breakdown of plant matter through the action of hydrochloric acid and various proteolytic enzymes.