Stomach

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomach)

The stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the digestion system which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract in some animals, including vertebrates, echinoderms, insects (mid-gut), and molluscs. It is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing). The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Gaster
Tripes
Vells
Ventriculus (stomach)

Approved Date
27-Mar-2013

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