omasum

Meanings

• noun

  The third and smallest chamber of the rumen, or first stomach, in ruminant animals. It functions in the further mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.

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Synonyms

bible , manyplies , psalterium

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Variants

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omasa , omasum

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Etymology

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From Greek ōma (swelling) + -soma (body).

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Trivia

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1. The omasum is also known as the 'many-plicated stomach' due to its many folds.

2. The omasum plays a role in the separation of food particles, making it easier for the animal to digest.

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Related Concepts

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1. rumen: The first stomach in ruminant animals, consisting of the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the omasum was believed to have protective powers. A charm made from the omasum of a sacrificed animal was believed to ward off evil.

How to Memorize "omasum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cow's stomach. The omasum is the third and smallest chamber located after the reticulum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'omasum' with the third and smallest chamber of a ruminant's stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Only Mammals Absorb Meat' to remember that omasum is the third stomach in ruminants.

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