Definition
abomasum
noun
- The fourth and final chamber of the stomach in ruminant animals, where gastric digestion occurs.
Usage: anatomy; zoology; also called the true stomach
Examples
- The abomasum is lined with gastric glands that secrete digestive enzymes.
- In cattle, the abomasum functions similarly to the human stomach.
- Food passes from the omasum into the abomasum for final digestion.
- The abomasum secretes hydrochloric acid and pepsin to break down proteins.
- Veterinarians examine the abomasum when diagnosing digestive disorders in ruminants.