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preruminant

adj, noun — 2 senses

preruminant

adj

Etymology From pre- + ruminant.

1

Biology, Natural sciences Not yet chewing the cud.

  • The preruminant, monogastric newborn lamb has well-established upper and lower esophageal sphincters […]2016 January 20, “Inhibitory Effect of Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation on Gastroesophageal Reflux”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:

preruminant

noun

Etymology From pre- + ruminant.

1

Biology, Natural sciences An animal that does not yet chew the cud.

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