proventriculus

proventriculus Definition

pro·ven·tricu·lus (prō′ven trik′yo̵̅o̅ ləs, -yə-)

noun pl. Zool.-·li′--lī′

the front part of a bird's stomach, containing digestive glands
the thin-walled front part of the stomach of many invertebrates, as earthworms and lobsters

Etymology: ModL: see pro- & ventriculus

proventriculus Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

enlarged: Grossly there is an enlarged proventriculus and possible liver changes.

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