hindgut Meaning & Definition
What Does Hindgut Mean?
Hindgut is used as a noun meaning The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum, in humans and some other animals. It can also mean The developed counterpart in the adult: the most distal part of the alimentary canal, which in humans is generally defined as comprising the distal third of the transverse colon, the splenic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and anorectal junction.
Hindgut Definition (Noun)
- The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum, in humans and some other animals.
- The developed counterpart in the adult: the most distal part of the alimentary canal, which in humans is generally defined as comprising the distal third of the transverse colon, the splenic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and anorectal junction.
Synonyms of Hindgut
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Hindgut synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hindgut (plural hindguts)
Words That Rhyme With Hindgut
blind guthind gut
Origin of Hindgut
From hind + gut.