first stomach

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Definition Noun : The first and largest compartment of the stomach in a ruminant animal, such as a cow or sheep. Its primary function is to store ingested plant material, which is later regurgitated back to the mouth for further chewing (a process called rumination) before being swallowed again for digestion in the other stomach chambers. Usage This is a specific anatomical term used primarily...