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Definition of Alimentary canal
1. Noun. Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination.
Exact synonyms: Alimentary Tract, Digestive Tract, Digestive Tube, Gastrointestinal Tract, Gi Tract
Generic synonyms: Canal, Channel, Duct, Epithelial Duct
Group relationships: Digestive System, Gastrointestinal System, Systema Alimentarium, Systema Digestorium
Terms within: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy, Esophagus, Gorge, Gullet, Oesophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pharynx, Throat
Specialized synonyms: Enteron
Generic synonyms: Canal, Channel, Duct, Epithelial Duct
Group relationships: Digestive System, Gastrointestinal System, Systema Alimentarium, Systema Digestorium
Terms within: Breadbasket, Stomach, Tum, Tummy, Esophagus, Gorge, Gullet, Oesophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pharynx, Throat
Specialized synonyms: Enteron
Definition of Alimentary canal
1. Noun. (anatomy) The organs of a human or an animal through which food passes. The digestive tract. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Alimentary canal
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