foregut en · NOUN
Etymology
From fore- + gut.
Meanings
- The anterior part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, from the mouth to the duodenum, in humans and some other animals.
- The developed counterpart in the adult: the proximal part of the alimentary canal, which in humans runs from the mouth to the first half of the duodenum, up to the ampulla of Vater.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| foreguts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hypernyms
alimentary canal · digestive tract · gut · gastrointestinal tract