fore·gut (fôr g t , f r-)n. 1. The anterior part of the embryonic alimentary canal of a vertebrate from which the pharynx, lungs, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and duodenum develop. 2. The first part of the alimentary canal of an arthropod or annelid, which includes the buccal cavity, esophagus, crop, and gizzard. |
foregut [ˈfɔːˌgʌt]
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