the passage through which food passes, starting at the mouth and ending at the anus
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pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled. The alimentary canal includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small ... [14 related articles]
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<anatomy> The digestive tract. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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alimentary tract the portion of the digestive system consisting of the organs making up the route taken by food as it passes through the body from mouth to anus; this includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Called also digestive tract.
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The tubular passage extending from the mouth to the anus through which food is passed and digested.
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Type: Term Synonyms: digestive tract
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Alimentary canal: The digestive tract. See: Gastrointestinal tract.
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The tubular portion of the digestive tract. See also gastrointestinal tract (GI tract).
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The alimentary canal is a tube beginning at the mouth and passing through the body to the anus. It is primarily used for the reception of food.
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The food processing tube running from mouth to anus, about 9m long.
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It is a tube in multicellular animals through which food is taken into the body, digested and absorbed by the cells.
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n] - tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus
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The tube for the passage, digestion, and absorption of food; in most birds, it includes the esophagus, crop, two-part stomach, small intestine, ceca, and the large intestine. It is also called the gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract, or the gut.
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another term for the digestive tract
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alimentary tract noun tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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Tube through which food passes in animals – it extends from the mouth to the anus and forms a large part of the digestive system. In human adults, it is about 9 m/30 ft long, consisting of the mouth cavity, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, and the small and large intestines. It is also known as the gut. It is a complex organ, specifically ada...
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The tube of the digestive system through which food passes, where digestion takes place.
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a tubular passage functioning in the digestion and absorption of food and the elimination of food residue, beginning at the mouth and terminating at the anus.
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