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ˈhaɪndˌgʌthindgut
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hindgutnoun
the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
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hindgutnoun
The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum
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Hindgut
The hindgut (or epigaster) is the posterior (caudal) part of the alimentary canal. In mammals, it includes the distal one third of the transverse colon and the splenic flexure, the descending colon, sigmoid colon and up to the ano-rectal junction. In zoology, the term hindgut refers also to the cecum and ascending colon.
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hindgut
The hindgut is the posterior section of the alimentary canal which includes the distal third of the transverse colon and continues into the descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. It plays a crucial role in absorbing water from indigestible food matter and processing waste material for elimination from the body.
Webster Dictionary
Hindgutnoun
the posterior part of the alimentary canal, including the rectum, and sometimes the large intestine also
Etymology: [Hind, a. + gut.]
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Hindgut
The hindgut is the posterior part of the alimentary canal. In mammals, it includes the distal third of the transverse colon and the splenic flexure, the descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hindgut in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hindgut in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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