Anatomy

Non-avian Gizzard

A component of the gastrointestinal tract of some reptiles (ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES), as well as certain fish, mollusks, and insects. It functions to mechanically grind food.

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Abstract

A component of the gastrointestinal tract of some reptiles (ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES), as well as certain fish, mollusks, and insects. It functions to mechanically grind food.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Gizzard, Non-avian
  • Gizzard, Non avian
  • Gizzards, Non-avian
  • Non-avian Gizzards
  • Gastric Mill
  • Gastric Mills
  • Mill, Gastric
  • Mills, Gastric

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Digestive System (1972-2016)
  • Gizzard, Non-avian (1968-2016)

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  1. A13.433

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Non-avian Gizzard. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000070559. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000070559
  2. Non-avian Gizzard. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70069507