Meaning of the word proventriculus in English
What does proventriculus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
proventriculus
US /ˌproʊ.venˈtrɪk.jə.ləs/
UK /ˌprəʊ.venˈtrɪk.jə.ləs/
Noun
the glandular stomach of birds, located between the crop and the gizzard, where digestive enzymes are secreted
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The proventriculus plays a crucial role in the initial stages of digestion in birds.
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After food leaves the crop, it enters the proventriculus for chemical breakdown.
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