STOMODAEUM

Definition

STOMODAEUM An anterior part of the alimentary canal or digestive tract, being so much of the whole enteric tube as is formed at the oral end by an ingrowth of the ectoderm: correlated with proctodæum, which is derived from the ectoderm at the aboral end, both being distinguished from enteron proper, which is of endodermal origin.

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Word Length: 10 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

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Learning Tip

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