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hind·gut

 (hīnd′gŭt′)
n.
The posterior portion of the digestive tract in vertebrates and certain invertebrates.
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hindgut

(ˈhaɪndˌɡʌt)
n
1. (Zoology) the part of the vertebrate digestive tract comprising the colon and rectum
2. (Zoology) the posterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods
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hind•gut

(ˈhaɪndˌgʌt)

n.
1.
a. the last portion of the vertebrate alimentary canal, between the cecum and the anus.
b. the posterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods.
2. the posterior part of the embryonic vertebrate alimentary canal, from which the colon develops. Compare foregut, midgut.
[1875–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.hindgut - the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos
internal organ, viscus - a main organ that is situated inside the body
bowel, gut, intestine - the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
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