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Animal Assisting
Digestive System
6
Veterinary Medicine
Not Applicable
10/06/2012
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Term
abomasus
 Definition
last section of the ruminant stomach; acts as true stomach; allows digestion
Term
alimentary canal
 Definition
vets medical terminology for GI tract
Term
amylase
 Definition
enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down  starches
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anastomosis
 Definition
surgical removal of area of dead tissue along the digestive tract and the resectioning
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acending colon
 Definition
1st section of large intestine
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avian
 Definition
specialized digestive system of birds
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