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ruminant esophageal groove

Term ID
UBERON:0010229
Synonyms
  • esophageal groove
  • reticular groove
  • ruminant reticular groove
Definition
A muscular structure at the lower end of the esophagus that, when closed, forms a tube allowing milk to go directly into the abomasum. (This prevents milk from being fermented or soured by the ruminal microorganisms). http://www.extension.org/pages/16468/esophageal-groove
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