What does "ruminal" mean?

Of, relating to, or situated inside the rumen.

What is a synonym for "ruminal"?

Common synonyms include: bloat.

Ruminal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, or situated inside the rumen. not-comparable
"Mature, nonlactating Holstein cows were surgically modified so that ruminal contents could be removed directly from the rumen (IACUC protocol 95-1-97)."
2
That chews the cud. not-comparable
"a ruminal animal"

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bloat

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"Mature, nonlactating Holstein cows were surgically modified so that ruminal contents could be removed directly from the rumen (IACUC protocol 95-1-97)."

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