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Definition of Digestive tract
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 Canal, Alimentary 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 Digestive tract
1. Noun. System of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Digestive tract
1. The passage leading from the mouth to the anus through the pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, and intestine. Synonym: alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, tubus digestorius. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Digestive Tract
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