Hindgut

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Hindgut \Hind"gut`\, n. [Hind, a. + gut.] (Anat.)
     The posterior part of the alimentary canal, including the
     rectum, and sometimes the large intestine also.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:



  hindgut
       n : the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate
           embryos