proventriculus

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Meaning

1. noun The part of the avian stomach, between the crop and the gizzard, that secretes digestive enzymes. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun A similar part of the digestive system in insects and myriapods.

Similar words

ventriculus proventricle ventricle antestomach ventrum parovarium vestibulum venter metaventrite pylorus

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proventriculi