digestive system

digestive system definition - medical

digestive system

noun
The alimentary canal and digestive glands regarded as an integrated system responsible for the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of foodstuffs and the elimination of associated wastes. Also called alimentary system.

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digestive system

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