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Definition of Rumen
1. Noun. The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing.
Exact synonyms: First Stomach
Group relationships: Ruminant
Generic synonyms: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy
Derivative terms: Ruminate
Group relationships: Ruminant
Generic synonyms: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy
Derivative terms: Ruminate
Definition of Rumen
1. n. The first stomach of ruminants; the paunch; the fardingbag. See Illust. below.
Definition of Rumen
1. Noun. The first stomach of ruminants ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rumen
1. a part of the stomach of a ruminant [n -MINA or -MENS] : RUMINAL [adj]
Medical Definition of Rumen
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