OMASUM

psalterium, omasum, third stomach

(noun) the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

omasum (plural omasums or omasa)

The third part of the stomach of a ruminant.

Synonyms

• bible

• manyplies

• psalterium

Source: Wiktionary


O*ma"sum, n. Etym: [L.] (Anat.)

Definition: The third division of the stomach of ruminants. See Manyplies, and Illust. under Ruminant.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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