Digestive System Components

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noun the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or sheep, which has multiple compartments for digesting food

  • The abomasa is the fourth stomach of a ruminant animal, where further digestion takes place.
  • I learned in biology class that cows have multiple stomachs, including the abomasa.
  • I can't believe how big the abomasa of that cow was!
  • The abomasa of the organization are the various departments that work together to ensure success.