Definitions for midguts

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midguts mid·gut

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IPA: /ˈmɪdˌgʌt/

Midguts is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 163 anagrams from letters in midguts (dgimstu).

Definitions for midguts

noun

1. Zoology. the middle portion of the vertebrate alimentary canal, posterior to the stomach or gizzard and extending to the cecum, functioning in the digestion and absorption of food; the small intestine. the anterior portion of the arthropod colon, composed of endodermal tissue.
2. Embryology. the middle part of the embryonic alimentary canal from which the intestines develop.
3. Zoology. the middle portion of the vertebrate alimentary canal, posterior to the stomach or gizzard and extending to the cecum, functioning in the digestion and absorption of food; the small intestine. the anterior portion of the arthropod colon, composed of endodermal tissue.
4. Embryology. the middle part of the embryonic alimentary canal from which the intestines develop.

Origin of midguts

First recorded in 1870-75; mid- + gut

Examples for midguts

It is well developed in the selachians, forming a triangular body connected with the beginning of the midgut (Fig. 202).

Thus 191 ccal appendages are found surrounding the beginning of the midgut in Scomber scomber.

This type is prevalent in amphibia and fish (Fig. 112, distal segment of midgut).

The midgut is usually the longest portion of the intestinal tube.

midgut, closely associated at its beginning with the liver and pancreas.

In all forms in which the gland is found it is connected with the post-gastric intestine and marks the beginning of the midgut.

The midgut forms a simple loop with a descending and ascending limb closely bound together by mesenteric attachment.

The entrance of the hepatic duct separates fore- and midgut.

Thus 191 ccal appendages are found surrounding the beginning of the midgut in Scomber scomber.

The midgut is usually the longest portion of the intestinal tube.

The midgut forms a simple loop with a descending and ascending limb closely bound together by mesenteric attachment.

It is well developed in the selachians, forming a triangular body connected with the beginning of the midgut (Fig. 202).

In all forms in which the gland is found it is connected with the post-gastric intestine and marks the beginning of the midgut.

midgut, closely associated at its beginning with the liver and pancreas.

This type is prevalent in amphibia and fish (Fig. 112, distal segment of midgut).

The entrance of the hepatic duct separates fore- and midgut.