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foregut
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fore·gut  (fôrgt, fr-)
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]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the anterior part of the digestive tract of vertebrates, between the buccal cavity and the bile duct
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the anterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods See also midgut, hindgut


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