proventriculus

pro·ven·tric·u·lus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-ven-trik-yuh-luh s]
- /ˌproʊ vɛnˈtrɪk yə ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-ven-trik-yuh-luh s]
- /ˌproʊ vɛnˈtrɪk yə ləs/

Definitions of proventriculus word

noun plural proventriculus the glandular portion of the stomach of birds, in which food is partially digested before passing to the ventriculus or gizzard. 1
noun plural proventriculus a similar enlargement in the alimentary tract of several invertebrates, variously modified for maceration and digestion. 1
noun proventriculus the first part of the stomach of birds, the gizzard 0
noun proventriculus the thick muscular stomach of crustaceans and insects; gizzard 0
noun proventriculus the front part of a bird's stomach, containing digestive glands 0
noun proventriculus the thin-walled front part of the stomach of many invertebrates, as earthworms and lobsters 0

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Origin of proventriculus

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; pro-1 + ventriculus

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Parts of speech for Proventriculus

noun

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proventriculus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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