noun
The digestive tract.
alimentary canal
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The tube or passage of the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated.
See also digestive tract
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Noun
(plural alimentary canals)
- (anatomy) The organs of a human or an animal through which food passes. The digestive tract.
- The mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines are part of the human alimentary canal.
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alimentary canal - Medical Definition
n.
The digestive tract.
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