Noun: abomasum ,a-bu'mey-sum
- The fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place
"The abomasum secretes enzymes to break down the food";
- fourth stomach
Derived forms: abomasums
Type of: breadbasket [informal], stomach, tum [informal], tummy [informal]
Part of: ruminant
Encyclopedia: Abomasum