The word "peptogaster" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /pɛptəʊˈɡæstə/. The first syllable is pronounced like "pepto," with a short "e" sound and a stressed "o." The second syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a hard "g" and a short "a". The final syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound and a soft "t." This scientific term refers to an insect species that has a swollen or distended abdomen due to the ingestion of food.
The digestive tract, including the gastroenteric and urinary tracts.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.