foregut

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noun

The anterior part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, from the mouth to the duodenum, in humans and some other animals.

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Meanings

nounforegut (plural foreguts)

plural foreguts

  1. anatomyThe anterior part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, from the mouth to the duodenum, in humans and some other animals.
  2. anatomyThe developed counterpart in the adult: the proximal part of the alimentary canal, which in humans runs from the mouth to the first half of the duodenum, up to the ampulla of Vater.

Synonyms & antonyms

Broader
alimentary canaldigestive tractgutgastrointestinal tract

Origin

From fore- + gut.

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APA

foregut. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foregut

MLA

“foregut.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foregut. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “foregut,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/foregut.

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