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proventriculus Definition

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

noun pl. Zool.-·li′--lī′

  1. the front part of a bird's stomach, containing digestive glands
  2. 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.