MANYPLIES Meaning and
Definition
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Manyplies is a term used to describe a specific compartment of the stomach found in ruminant animals, including cows, sheep, and goats. It refers to a distinctive portion of the stomach where the process of fermentation takes place. The manyplies, also known as the psalterium or honeycomb, is one of the four compartments that make up the ruminant stomach.
Located between the reticulum and the third compartment called the omasum, the manyplies is lined with numerous folds that resemble the compartments of a honeycomb or the pages of a book, thereby giving rise to its alternative names. It plays a crucial role in the digestive process of ruminants as it acts as a filtering mechanism for the food they consume.
When food enters the manyplies, it is broken down into smaller particles, which then undergo fermentation by microorganisms. This fermentation process helps break down complex carbohydrates and fibrous materials present in the food, enabling the ruminants to extract nutrients and energy from their diet that would otherwise be inaccessible. The manyplies also absorbs water from the ingested material, allowing for further concentration and digestion.
Overall, the manyplies serves as an important intermediate step in the complex digestive system of ruminants, aiding in the breakdown, fermentation, and extraction of essential nutrients from plant-based food sources.
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The omasum, psalterium, or third stomach of an ox or other ruminant animal.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for MANYPLIES
- maniples
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Etymology of MANYPLIES
The word "Manyplies" originates from Old English and has its roots in the Old English words "menigu" meaning "many" and "plis" meaning "fold" or "crease". It refers to a specific organ of ruminant animals, such as cows or sheep, known as the omasum. The omasum is one of the compartments of the stomach and is characterized by its many folds or creases, which aid in the digestion process. Over time, the term "manyplies" developed to specifically describe this particular organ.
Similar spelling words for MANYPLIES
- Monopolies,
- Manipulus.,
- moonballs,
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- monopoles,
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- minneapolis,
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- MEANPALS,
- minipills,
- Monnyplies,
- monopulse,
- Moniplues,
- minneapolis-saint,
- manipulus.
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