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stom⋅ach

  [stuhm-uhk]
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–noun
1. Anatomy, Zoology.
a. a saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, as in humans and certain animals, forming an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food.
b. such an organ or an analogous portion of the alimentary canal when divided into two or more sections or parts.
c. any one of these sections.
2. Zoology. any analogous digestive cavity or tract in invertebrates.
3. the part of the body containing the stomach; belly or abdomen.
4. appetite for food.
5. desire, inclination, or liking: I have no stomach for this trip.
6. Obsolete.
a. spirit; courage.
b. pride; haughtiness.
c. resentment; anger.
–verb (used with object)
7. to endure or tolerate (someone or something): I can't stomach your constant nagging.
8. Obsolete. to be offended at or resent.
Origin:
1300–50; ME stomak < L stomachus gullet, stomach < Gk stómachos orig., opening; akin to stoma

Synonyms:
7. bear, stand, abide, countenance.
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stom·ach   (stŭm'ək)   


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n.  

    1. The enlarged, saclike portion of the alimentary canal, one of the principal organs of digestion, located in vertebrates between the esophagus and the small intestine.

    2. A similar digestive structure of many invertebrates.

    3. Any of the four compartments into which the stomach of a ruminant is divided.

  2. The abdomen or belly.

  3. An appetite for food.

  4. A desire or inclination, especially for something difficult or unpleasant: had no stomach for quarrels.

  5. Courage; spirit.

  6. Obsolete Pride.

tr.v.   stom·ached, stom·ach·ing, stom·achs

  1. To bear; tolerate.

  2. Obsolete To resent.


[Middle English, from Old French stomaque, estomac, from Latin stomachus, from Greek stomakhos, gullet, from stoma, mouth.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: stom·ach
Pronunciation: 'st&m-&k, -ik
Function: noun
1 a : a saclike expansion of the alimentary canal of a vertebratecommunicating anteriorly with the esophagus and posteriorly with the duodenum and being typically a simple often curved sac with an outer serous coat, a strong complex muscular wall that contractsrhythmically, and a mucous lining membrane that contains gastric glands b : one of the compartments of a ruminant stomach stomach of aruminant>
2 : a cavity in an invertebrate animal that is analogous to a stomach
3 : the part of the body that contains the stomach : BELLY, ABDOMEN
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Medical Dictionary

stomach stom·ach (stŭm'ək)
n.
The enlarged saclike portion of the digestive tract between the esophagus and small intestine, lying just beneath the diaphragm.

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stomach   (stŭm'ək)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. A saclike muscular organ in vertebrate animals that stores and breaks down ingested food. Food enters the stomach from the esophagus and passes to the small intestine through the pylorus. Glands in the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid and the digestive enzyme pepsin.

  2. A similar digestive structure of many invertebrates.

  3. Any of the four compartments into which the stomach of a ruminant is divided (the rumen, reticulum, omasum, or abomasum).


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Idioms & Phrases

stomach

see butterflies in one's stomach; can't stand (stomach) the sight of; eyes are bigger than one's stomach; no stomach for; sick to one's stomach; turn one's stomach.

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