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Definition of Digestive system
1. Noun. The system that makes food absorbable into the body.
Exact synonyms: Gastrointestinal System, Systema Alimentarium, Systema Digestorium
Group relationships: Body, Organic Structure, Physical Structure
Generic synonyms: System
Terms within: Liver, Pancreas, Digestive Fluid, Digestive Juice, Alimentary Canal, Alimentary Tract, Digestive Tract, Digestive Tube, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gi Tract, Digestive Gland, Salivary Gland
Group relationships: Body, Organic Structure, Physical Structure
Generic synonyms: System
Terms within: Liver, Pancreas, Digestive Fluid, Digestive Juice, Alimentary Canal, Alimentary Tract, Digestive Tract, Digestive Tube, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gi Tract, Digestive Gland, Salivary Gland
Definition of Digestive system
1. Noun. (anatomy) A system of organs for the purpose of digesting food. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Digestive system
1. The organs that are responsible for getting food into and out of the body and for making use of food to keep the body healthy. These include the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, colon, and rectum. (12 Dec 1998)
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