proventriculus

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Synonyms: proventriulus, proventriculi, proventricular

Antonyms: proventriulus, proventriculi, proventricular

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} The part of the [[avian]] [[stomach]], between the [[crop]] and the [[gizzard]], that secretes [[digestive]] [[enzyme]]s. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|zoology}} A similar part of the digestive system in [[insect]]s and [[myriapod]]s. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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