Abomasal

Pronunciation: /əˈboʊməsəl/

Definitions of abomasal

adjective relating to or located in the abomasum, which is the fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal such as a cow or sheep

Example Sentences

A1 The abomasal content of the cow is essential for proper digestion.

A2 The vet examined the abomasal region of the sick calf.

B1 The abomasal ulcers in the sheep were causing discomfort.

B2 The veterinarian recommended a special diet to treat the abomasal issues.

C1 The researcher conducted a study on the abomasal microbiota in ruminants.

C2 The abomasal surgery was successful in treating the cow's digestive problems.

Examples of abomasal in a Sentence

formal The abomasal region of the cow's stomach is responsible for digesting food.

informal I read an interesting article about the abomasal digestion process in cows.

slang I had a stomachache, but it turned out to be just some abomasal discomfort.

figurative His words churned in my mind like abomasal acid, causing me great discomfort.

Grammatical Forms of abomasal

• past tense: abomasa
• plural: abomasals
• comparative: more abomasal
• superlative: most abomasal
• present tense: abomasals
• future tense: will abomasal
• perfect tense: have abomasaled
• continuous tense: is abomasaling
• singular: abomasal
• positive degree: abomasal
• infinitive: to abomasal
• gerund: abomasing
• participle: abomased

Origin and Evolution of abomasal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'abomasal' originated from the Latin word 'abomasum', which was derived from the Greek word 'abomasos'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, the term 'abomasal' has evolved to also describe anything relating to or located near the abomasum in veterinary and medical contexts.