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Definition of paragastric in English:

paragastric

Pronunciation /ˌparəˈɡastrɪk/

adjective

Zoology Anatomy

  • Situated next to the stomach or gastric cavity; specifically designating either of a pair of canals arising from the stomach of a ctenophore adjacent to the pharynx.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From para- + gastric.