noun
inedible midgut gland of a scallop
Refers specifically to the dark, bitter-tasting digestive organ of a scallop, which is typically removed before eating. Also known as 中腸腺.
See also: 中腸腺
ホタテのウロは苦いので、調理のときに取り除きます。
The scallop's midgut gland is bitter, so it is removed during preparation.