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reticulum

reticulum

1 9.9
The second part of the stomach in animals like cows and sheep that helps break down food
  • noun
  • /rɪˈtɪkjələm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retículo
  • Cows have a reticulum.

Examples

  • A veterinarian examined the sheep's reticulum to check for foreign objects or disease.

  • Food passes from the rumen to the reticulum as part of the digestion process in ruminants.

  • The cow's reticulum helps break down fibrous plant material before further digestion.

  • The reticulum aids digestion.

  • The reticulum plays a crucial role in the digestion process of cows.

  • In ruminant animals, food travels from the rumen to the reticulum before moving to the omasum.

  • Cattle need to effectively process their food in the reticulum to maintain good health.

Synonyms

second stomach
vsreticulum
  • Specialized
7.9

A stomach part in animals like cows that helps break down plant food

is the same compartment but named in technical anatomy

Surface Forms

reticulum singular
reticula plural

Etymology

Reticulum comes from the Latin parts rete ('net') and -culum ('small'), because this stomach part in animals like cows and sheep has a net- or honeycomb-like surface. That's why the reticulum is the second stomach compartment that helps trap and move food during digestion.