Exogastrically

/ˌɛksoʊˈɡæstrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or affecting the external stomach region or abdominal surface.

Etymology

The adverbial form of 'exogastric' (Greek 'exo-' outside + 'gastric' stomach), formed by adding '-ally' to describe how something occurs in relation to external stomach anatomy.

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Scientists describing how certain mollusks develop exogastrically (with external stomach structures visible) helped reveal how embryonic development can produce wildly different adult body plans!

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