Definitions

1. noun

The part of the digestive system that includes the pharynx, esophagus, and the stomach in early embryonic development.

“During embryonic development, the foregut forms the primary part of the digestive system.”

2. noun

The part of the digestive system that includes the pharynx, esophagus, and the stomach in vertebrates.

“The foregut is responsible for the initial stages of digestion in many vertebrates.”