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Hindgut

Noun:

1. The posterior part of the alimentary canal, including the large intestine, where the final stages of digestion and absorption of waste products occur.

Example sentence: After the small intestine, the partially digested food enters the hindgut for further absorption and waste elimination.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or located in the hindgut.

Example sentence: Hindgut fermentation is a vital process in herbivorous animals for extracting energy from plant material.

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