hindgut

(hīndgut′)

or hind-gut

noun

  1. the hindmost part of the embryonic alimentary canal, from which part of the colon is formed
  2. the posterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods

See hindgut in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The caudal portion of the embryonic alimentary canal in vertebrates.

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