Stomach
The stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the digestion system which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract in some animals, including vertebrates, echinoderms, insects (mid-gut), and molluscs. It is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing).
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Famous quotes containing the word stomach:
“Those with stomach still to copulate strive in vain.”
—Samuel Beckett (1906–1989)
“When the sky is clear, carry an umbrella; though your stomach is full, carry provisions.”
—Chinese proverb.
“Prithee do not turn me about, my stomach is not constant.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)