different between proventriculus vs gizzard

proventriculus

English

Etymology

pro- +? ventriculus

Noun

proventriculus (plural proventriculi)

  1. The part of the avian stomach, between the crop and the gizzard, that secretes digestive enzymes
  2. A similar part of the digestive system of invertebrates

Related terms

  • proventriculitis

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gizzard

English

Etymology

From Middle English gyser, geser, from Old French gesier, giser et al. (French gésier), from Latin gig?ria.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /???z?d/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /???z?d/

Noun

gizzard (plural gizzards)

  1. A specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs, birds, earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.

Derived terms

  • gizzard shad
  • fret the gizzard
  • stick in one's gizzard

Translations

See also

  • crop

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