👉 In the context of medicine and biology, a pedulum is a type of organ that is a part of the digestive system. It consists of a muscular column or segment that functions as a pump to transport nutrients and waste products from the stomach into the small intestine. The name "pedule" comes from the Latin word for "pump," which refers to the shape of the organ, with its circular or oval shape like a pump. The term is often used in medical contexts to refer to a
