Abomasum

Pronunciation: /əˈboʊməsəm/

Definitions of abomasum

noun the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, such as a cow or sheep, where food is partially digested before passing into the small intestine

Example Sentences

A1 The abomasum is the fourth stomach compartment in a ruminant animal.

A2 The abomasum is responsible for the final digestion of food in cows and sheep.

B1 Veterinarians often examine the abomasum for signs of disease in livestock.

B2 The abomasum plays a crucial role in the digestive process of ruminant mammals.

C1 Researchers are studying the microbial communities present in the abomasum of cattle.

C2 The abomasum secretes enzymes that aid in the breakdown of proteins in the digestive system.

Examples of abomasum in a Sentence

formal The abomasum is the fourth compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals.

informal The vet said that the cow's abomasum was causing digestive issues.

slang I heard that the farmer had to get surgery on his cow's belly due to abomasum problems.

figurative Her kindness was like a warm abomasum, comforting everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of abomasum

• plural: abomasa
• comparative: more abomasum
• superlative: most abomasum
• present tense: abomasum
• future tense: will abomasum
• perfect tense: has abomasumed
• continuous tense: is abomasuming
• singular: abomasum
• positive degree: abomasum
• infinitive: to abomasum
• gerund: abomasuming
• participle: abomasumed

Origin and Evolution of abomasum

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abomasum' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of 'ab-' meaning away from, and 'omasum' meaning rumen or stomach.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to describe the fourth stomach compartment of a ruminant animal, the term 'abomasum' has retained its anatomical meaning in modern English veterinary and biological contexts.